Question 1

The three parts of the Federal Court System consists of:

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A)  U.S District courts,U.S.Appeals Courts,and U.S.State Courts.
B)  U.S.Appeals Courts,U.S.State Courts,and U.S.Supreme Court.
C)  U.S.District Courts,U.S.Supreme Courts,and State Appeals Courts.
D)  U.S.District Courts,U.S.Appeals Courts,and U.S.Supreme Court.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

The _____________ Assistance Program is an organized program that offers services to victims of crime in the areas of crisis intervention and follow-up counseling and that helps victims secure their rights under the law.

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The answer of The _____________ Assistance Program is an organized...

Question 3

Gideon v.Wainwright was a landmark case in 1963 that changed the laws regarding police searches of persons and homes.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

All of the following are considered professionals in the courtroom work group except the:

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A)  Defense attorney.
B)  Jurors.
C)  Prosecuting attorney.
D)  Judge.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 5

The movement of a trial or lawsuit from one jurisdiction to another or from one location to another within the same jurisdiction is known as change of __________________.

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The answer of The movement of a trial or lawsuit...

Question 6

Trial de novo literally means a ________ trial.

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The answer of Trial de novo literally means a ________...

Question 7

An eyewitness,character witness,or other person called on to testify who is not considered an expert,is known as a ___________ witness.

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A)  Hostile witness
B)  Known
C)  Lay
D)  ProfilingE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 8

Defendants,jurors,and the press are considered outsiders or the nonprofessional courtroom participants.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A person who has special knowledge and skills recognized by the court as relevant to the determination of guilt or innocence,who may express opinions or draw conclusions in their testimony is called a(n)_________________ witness.

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The answer of A person who has special knowledge and...

Question 10

The role of the defense counsel includes all of the following except:

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A)  Quasi-legal advisor to the police.
B)  Testing the strength of the prosecution's case.
C)  Appealing a conviction.
D)  Representing the accused.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 11

An informal hearing place designed to mediate interpersonal disputes without resorting to the more formal arrangements of a criminal trial court is called a:

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A)  Trial de novo.
B)  Community court.
C)  Court of last resort.
D)  Dispute resolution center.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

Match between columns
                        Premises: The movement of a trial or lawsuit from one jurisdiction to another or from one location to another within the same jurisdiction. It may be made in a criminal case to ensure that the defendant receives a fair trial.
The role of this person is to maintain all records of criminal cases, including all pleas and motions made both before and after the actual trial.
The court officer whose duties are to keep order in the courtroom and to maintain physical custody of the jury
An organized program that offers services in the areas of crisis intervention and follow-up counseling to specific persons
The role of this person in the court room is to create a record of all that occurs during a trial.
An eyewitness, character witness, or other person called on to testify who is not considered an expert. They must testify to facts only and may not draw conclusions or express opinions.
A licensed trial lawyer hired or appointed to conduct the legal defense of a person accused of a crime and to represent him or her before a court of law
An elected or appointed public official who presides over a court of law
An attorney employed by a government agency or sub agency, or by a private organization under contract to a government body, for the purpose of providing defense services to indigents, or an attorney who has volunteered such service
A written order issued by a judicial officer or grand jury requiring an individual to appear in court and to give testimony or to bring material to be used as evidence. It also may mandate that books, papers, and other items be surrendered to the court.

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The Answer of Lay witness and Change of venue and is...

Question 13

The Federal Court system is separated into three levels.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Comment on and analyze the history,purpose,and rationale for the Dispute Resolution Center.Define the benefits and drawbacks to this program.

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An informal hearing place designed to me...

Question 15

A subpoena:

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A)  Orders the sheriff to make an arrest.
B)  Is issued by a bailiff.
C)  Results in a trial de novo.
D)  Is a written order requiring an individual to appear in court.E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 16

The U.S.has two separate court systems that function within the American criminal justice system today: the federal court system and the state court system.List and define three of the similarities and differences between the two systems.

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State courts do not hear cases involving...

Question 17

Any information having a tendency to clear a person of guilt or blame is known as:

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A)  Exculpatory evidence.
B)  Direct evidence.
C)  Fruits of the poisonous tree evidence.
D)  Lay witness.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 18

Which of the following territories does NOT have a U.S.District Court?

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A)  Bahamas
B)  The Virgin Islands
C)  Guam
D)  The Northern Marian IslandsE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 19

The Courtroom work group consists of judges,prosecutors,defense attorneys,and defendants.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The court of _____________ resort is the court authorized by law to hear the final appeal on a matter.

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The answer of The court of _____________ resort is the...

Exam 9: The Courts: Structure and Participants

Defendants,jurors,and the press are considered outsiders or the nonprofessional courtroom participants.

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Which of the following territories does NOT have a U.S.District Court?

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An informal hearing place designed to mediate interpersonal disputes without resorting to the more formal arrangements of a criminal trial court is called a:

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The _____________ Assistance Program is an organized program that offers services to victims of crime in the areas of crisis intervention and follow-up counseling and that helps victims secure their rights under the law.

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The U.S.has two separate court systems that function within the American criminal justice system today: the federal court system and the state court system.List and define three of the similarities and differences between the two systems.

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State courts do not hear cases involving...
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Comment on and analyze the history,purpose,and rationale for the Dispute Resolution Center.Define the benefits and drawbacks to this program.

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An informal hearing place designed to me...
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A subpoena:

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The movement of a trial or lawsuit from one jurisdiction to another or from one location to another within the same jurisdiction is known as change of __________________.

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The role of the defense counsel includes all of the following except:

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The court of _____________ resort is the court authorized by law to hear the final appeal on a matter.

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Any information having a tendency to clear a person of guilt or blame is known as:

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The Federal Court system is separated into three levels.

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The three parts of the Federal Court System consists of:

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A person who has special knowledge and skills recognized by the court as relevant to the determination of guilt or innocence,who may express opinions or draw conclusions in their testimony is called a(n)_________________ witness.

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Gideon v.Wainwright was a landmark case in 1963 that changed the laws regarding police searches of persons and homes.

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An eyewitness,character witness,or other person called on to testify who is not considered an expert,is known as a ___________ witness.

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Trial de novo literally means a ________ trial.

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The Courtroom work group consists of judges,prosecutors,defense attorneys,and defendants.

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All of the following are considered professionals in the courtroom work group except the:

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Match the answer of term with correct term.

Exam 9: The Courts: Structure and Participants

Defendants,jurors,and the press are considered outsiders or the nonprofessional courtroom participants.

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Which of the following territories does NOT have a U.S.District Court?

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An informal hearing place designed to mediate interpersonal disputes without resorting to the more formal arrangements of a criminal trial court is called a:

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The _____________ Assistance Program is an organized program that offers services to victims of crime in the areas of crisis intervention and follow-up counseling and that helps victims secure their rights under the law.

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The U.S.has two separate court systems that function within the American criminal justice system today: the federal court system and the state court system.List and define three of the similarities and differences between the two systems.

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Comment on and analyze the history,purpose,and rationale for the Dispute Resolution Center.Define the benefits and drawbacks to this program.

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A subpoena:

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The movement of a trial or lawsuit from one jurisdiction to another or from one location to another within the same jurisdiction is known as change of __________________.

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The role of the defense counsel includes all of the following except:

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The court of _____________ resort is the court authorized by law to hear the final appeal on a matter.

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Any information having a tendency to clear a person of guilt or blame is known as:

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The Federal Court system is separated into three levels.

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The three parts of the Federal Court System consists of:

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A person who has special knowledge and skills recognized by the court as relevant to the determination of guilt or innocence,who may express opinions or draw conclusions in their testimony is called a(n)_________________ witness.

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Gideon v.Wainwright was a landmark case in 1963 that changed the laws regarding police searches of persons and homes.

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An eyewitness,character witness,or other person called on to testify who is not considered an expert,is known as a ___________ witness.

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Trial de novo literally means a ________ trial.

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The Courtroom work group consists of judges,prosecutors,defense attorneys,and defendants.

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