CJ Chapter 9 Quiz

a. ruling on the appropriateness of conduct c. instructing the jury d. determining the sentence e. guides the questioning of witnesses f. settling questions on evidence and procedure

What are among a judge's extensive and important roles? Select all that apply. a. ruling on the appropriateness of conduct b. changing the law if it seems arbitrary c. instructing the jury d. determining the sentence e. guides the questioning of witnesses f. settling questions on evidence and procedure

a. alternative dispute resolution (ADR) c. hiring a retired judge d. Missouri Plan f. mediation g. arbitration

What are becoming more commonly accepted as judicial alternatives? Select all that apply. a. alternative dispute resolution (ADR) b. majority rule c. hiring a retired judge d. Missouri Plan e. outside opinion f. mediation g. arbitration

b. they are elected in a partisan election c. they are appointed by the governor d. they are elected in a nonpartisan election e. they are federally appointed

What are some of the ways judges get their seats? Select all that apply. a. they are promoted from the position of public prosecutors to being judges in local jurisdictions b. they are elected in a partisan election c. they are appointed by the governor d. they are elected in a nonpartisan election e. they are federally appointed

a. it is very costly c. it can violate the sixth amendment d. it makes people wait too long for resolution in their case

What are some reasons that congestion in the various court systems is undesirable? Select all that apply. a. it is very costly b. it can violate the first amendment c. it can violate the sixth amendment d. it makes people wait too long for resolution in their case e. it increases the punishment for those convicted

a. fines c. community service and/or pretrial diversion programs d. forfeiture e. restitution

In addition to imprisonment and probation, a judge has what sentencing options? Select all that apply. a. fines b. dismiss charges c. community service and/or pretrial diversion programs d. forfeiture e. restitution

b. writ of certiorari

In its early days, the US Supreme Court sought to hear every case that came before it. This proved to be unmanageable, and beginning n the middle of the twentieth century, the Court has used which legal device to decide which cases it should hear? a. rule of four b. writ of certiorari c. high court appeal d. ruling on the merits

a. judicial alternatives

Increased judicial caseloads have prompted the use of alternatives to the traditional judge. For example, to expedite matters in civil cases, it has become common for both parties to agree to hire a retired judge or other neutral party and abide by their decision. What would this be considered? a. judicial alternatives b. outside opinion c. majority rule d. Missouri Plan

c. judicial support staff

Staff that may include executive assistants, administrative assistants, secretaries, or a mix of all three who edit and type judicial opinions, create and arrange files, coordinate meetings, coordinate travel arrangements, answer telephone and email inquiries, mail correspondence, and serve as an intermediary between the judge and outside parties are referred to as what? a. court security b. court reporter c. judicial support staff d. legal staff

b. defense attorney

What is the name for the legal counsel for the defendant in a criminal case, representing the accused person from arrest to final appeal? a. bailiff b. defense attorney c. judge d. the prosecutor

d. court reporter

What is the title of the member of the court who records judicial proceedings word for word and creates the official transcripts of legal proceedings such as trials and depositions, including all the other important details such as emotional reactions? a. judicial support staff b. court administrators c. court clerks d. court reporter

d. Article 3 of the Constitution

Where is the legal basis for the federal court system written? a. Article 2 of the Constitution b. Article 1 of the Constitution c. The Bill of Rights d. Article 3 of the Constitution

d. the Sixth Amendment

Which amendment to the US Constitution provides for the accused to be informed of and have the right to counsel, and the right, if indigent, to have an attorney appointed by the state? a. the Second Amendment b. the First Amendment c. the Fifth Amendment d. the Sixth Amendment

c. US court of appeals

Which court is empowered to review federal and state appellate court cases on substantive and procedural issues involving rights guaranteed by the Constitution? a. US district court b. US Supreme Court c. US court of appeals d. State supreme court

d. the prosecutor

Which member of the court is an appointed or elected member of the practicing bar who is responsible for bringing that state's case against the accused? a. the defense attorney b. judge c. bailiff d. the prosecutor

d. court security

Which members of the court are responsible for courthouse security, including (in some jurisdictions) screening people entering the building, providing security during trials, and transporting suspects to court from jail? a. legal staff b. court reporter c. judicial support staff d. court security

a. it is the highest court in the US b. decisions made by the court must be honored by all lower courts, including state courts c. it is composed of nine members d. members are appointed for life f. the court has discretion over the cases that it considers

Which of the following is true and unique regarding the United States Supreme Court? Select all that apply. a. it is the highest court in the US b. decisions made by the court must be honored by all lower courts, including state courts c. it is composed of nine members d. members are appointed for life e. it must hear any cases that are presented from inmates in prison f. the court has discretion over the cases that it considers

a. US Supreme Court b. US district court e. US courts of appeals

Which of the following make up the tiered hierarchy of the federal court system? Select all that apply. a. US Supreme Court b. US district court c. US court of last resort d. State supreme court e. US courts of appeals

d. court clerks

Which people in the courts are mainly responsible for maintaining court records; receiving, processing, and maintaining judgements; and issuing process, such as summonses, subpoenas, and wage garnishments? a. court administrators b. legal staff c. court security d. court clerks

b. courts of limited jurisdiction (lower courts) d. intermediate appellate courts (appeals courts) f. court of last resort

While states are free to cerate as many courts as they want, in most states, there are different levels of criminal courts that are found. Which of the following are they? Select all that apply. a. drug courts b. courts of limited jurisdiction (lower courts) c. public opinion courts d. intermediate appellate courts (appeals courts) e. domestic violence courts f. court of last resort

c. judge

Who is the senior officer in a court of law, authorized to hear and decide cases? a. defense attorney b. bailiff c. judge d. prosecutor