2 Trials

Multiple Choice

Under what condition can a losing party in a criminal case appeal?

• If the trial was conducted in a different state

• If the losing party believes the trial court did not apply the law correctly or the trial was unfair

• If the evidence presented was insufficient

• If the trial was completed in less than one day

Multiple Choice

Who are considered to be in the best position to determine the credibility of the witnesses?

• The appellate court judges

• The police officers investigating the case

• The trial judges and juries

• The lawyers presenting the case

Multiple Choice

What is an "Error of law" in the context of appeals?

• A) A correct application of law by a judge

• B) A mistake by a judge as to the applicable law in a case

• C) A factual error made by the jury

• D) A procedural error that has no impact on the case

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is considered a major error that can be grounds for an appeal?

• A) Judge applies the correct law

• B) Judge allows evidence that should not be allowed

• C) Minor procedural mistakes

• D) Errors that do not affect the trial's outcome

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What is the term used to describe the fair administration of justice?

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Judicial fairness

Procedural due process

Legal due process

Equitable justice

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Which of the following is NOT a procedural due process right provided by the Constitution?

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What type of jurisdiction do trial courts have?

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Appellate jurisdiction

Original jurisdiction

Limited jurisdiction

Exclusive jurisdiction

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What is NOT a function of an Appeals Court?

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Multiple Choice

What does a majority opinion represent in an appeals court?

• A document issued by judges who agree with the dissenting opinion

• The final decision of the appeals court

• A document issued by judges who disagree with the majority opinion

• The decision of the court stated by the judges in agreement

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What is a dissenting opinion?

• A document issued by judges who agree with the majority opinion

• The decision of the court stated by the judges in agreement

• A document issued by judges who disagree with the majority opinion

• A document issued by judges for reasons different from the majority opinion

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What is a concurring opinion?

• A document issued by judges who agree with the majority opinion for the same reasons

• The decision of the court stated by the judges in agreement

• A document issued by judges who disagree with the majority opinion

• A document issued by judges who agree with the majority opinion, but for different reasons

Multiple Choice

What is a precedent according to the information provided in the image?

• A new law passed by Congress

• A suggestion for judges on how to decide cases

• A legal principle created by an appellate court decision that lower court judges must follow when deciding similar cases

• A Supreme Court ruling that is advisory only

Multiple Choice

What was the significance of the Supreme Court decision in Texas v. Johnson (1989)?

• It ruled that the First Amendment does not protect flag burning as free speech

• It decided that flag burning is illegal under all circumstances

• It determined that the First Amendment's right to free speech means it is legal to burn the American flag as part of a political protest

• It established a new precedent that flag burning is a form of treason

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What does the Latin term "stare decisis" mean?

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To disregard precedent

To follow precedent

To challenge the court's authority

To create new laws

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a reason why courts might overrule an earlier precedent?

• To never adapt to changing times and circumstances

• Because judges cannot change their minds about legal issues over time

• Because new judges with the same legal views are elected or appointed

• To adapt to changing times and circumstances