AJ Exam
A presentment jury is the same as a
A trial or petit jury
Non-relevant evidence is generally
Admissible
The American system of justice is basically an
Adversary system
Under American law, the defendant is presumed innocent and the government must prove guilt _____.
Beyond a reasonable doubt
One of the most deeply rooted traditions of modern Anglo-Saxon law is that an accused is innocent until proven guilty
Beyond a reasonable doubt.
The first twelve Amendments to the U.S. Constitution are called the
Bill of Rights
The Sixth Amendment contains a right to
Counsel
In our adversary system, the prosecution has no obligation to reveal any evidence to the
Defense
Any time the prosecution loses, displaces, or destroys important evidence in a criminal case, it is automatically a violation of
Due process
All jurisdictions in the U.S. utilize the
Evidence
Habeas corpus was established under the Magna Carta.
False
Non-relevant evidence is generally admissible.
False
The Eighth Amendment prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures.
False
In our adversary system, the prosecution has no obligation to reveal any evidence to the defense.
False
The privilege against self-incrimination, which includes the right of a defendant not to testify, is found in the _____ Amendment.
Fifth
Most countries other than the U.S. utilize an
Inquisitorial system of justice
In the United States, defendants are never required to reveal anything about their case to the
Prosecution
The prosecution is required by law to prove the defendant's guilt beyond a
Reasonable doubt
After conquering England in 1066
The Norman invaders instituted trial by ordeal.
The American system of justice is basically an adversary system.
True
The Sixth Amendment guarantees a speedy and public trial.
True
The right of habeas corpus is protected by the U.S. Constitution.
True
The right of habeas corpus is protected by the
U.S. Constitution
The Eighth Amendment prohibits
Unreasonable searches and seizures
The rules of evidence _____.
Determine what information will be available to the judge or jury at trial
According to the American Declaration of Independence (1776), the government derives its powers from _____.
The people by their consent
Under the _____ rule, the prosecution must disclose exculpatory evidence to the defense.
Brady
The Federal Rules of Evidence and most state rules of evidence apply in _____ trials.
Both civil and criminal
Even a single error at a trial automatically entitles the defendant to a new trial.
False
The American criminal justice system is both accusatorial and adversarial in nature.
False
The United States was the first country in the world to utilize a
Federal form of government
Dave is charged under SORNA in New York and is being tried in the federal courts. Which rules of evidence would apply to his trial?
Federal rules of evidence because the case is being tried in a federal court
The Constitution allows, and certain states require, that defendants _____.
Give notice that they intend to use an alibi or insanity defense
If reliable, relevant evidence is otherwise excludable (e.g. it is privileged or was obtained in violation of the Constitution), such evidence is said to be _____.
Incompetent
In the United States, the defense carries the burden of proving the defendant
Is not guilty.
If the prosecution deliberately uses false evidence or perjured testimony to obtain a conviction, the defendant will get a
New trial
The Confrontation Clause is found in the _____Amendment.
Sixth
The Sixth Amendment guarantees a
Speedy and public trial
The U.S. Constitution provides that state judges are not bound by the U.S. Constitution, but by their
State constitution
The Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution states that powers not delegated to the United States are _____.
Reserved to the States or the people.
