TN Test Bank 10 from Savvas Realize

Which detail from paragraph 3 in Passage 1 supports the inference that the government is one of the two sides in criminal trials?

• "There are two types of judicial proceedings in the federal courts that use juries: criminal trials and civil trials."

• "A unanimous decision must be reached before a defendant is found guilty."

• "The government must prove the crime was committed ‘beyond a reasonable doubt.'"

• "Guilty pleas and plea negotiations reduce the need for juries in criminal cases."

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

What is the author’s purpose in writing Passage 1?

• to inform readers of the different types of trials

• to inform readers about the involvement of juries in trials

• to argue that there are weaknesses involved in jury trials

• to argue that juries should not be used in civil cases

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

Read the sentence from paragraph 1 of Passage 1.

“This selection process helps to make sure that jurors represent a cross-section of the community, without regard to race, gender, national origin, age, or political affiliation.”

Which synonym has the closest meaning to cross-section?

• selection

• fluctuation

• incongruity

• uniformity

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Which words from Passage 2 signal that the passage uses a descriptive text structure?

• such as, for example

• next, eventually

• in order to, throughout

• however, both

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

Part A

What is one central idea of Passage 2?

• Trial attorneys clarify the law for juries.

• Jurors often have differences of opinion.

• Jurors must have a background in criminal justice.

• Jurors must hear the evidence with an open mind.

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

Part B

How does the author of Passage 2 develop the central idea in Part A?

• by explaining how jurors should do their job

• by describing the types of crimes that go to trial

• by praising the people who ran the jury he was on

• by discussing the relationship between jurors and judges

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

Read this sentence from Passage 3.

“I never knew if I would have been excused from the pool of jurors.” (paragraph 23)

What does the word pool mean as it is used in the text?

• the group of selected jurors

• the group of jurors not selected

• the group of both attorneys and the judge

• the group of selected and unselected jurors

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

Which claim from Passage 3 is most supported by reasoning and relevant evidence?

• "I asked for a change in service dates due to conflicts, thinking that could get me excused." (paragraph 20)

• "Upon arrival, I found the whole process was outstanding." (paragraph 21)

• "I'm confident that everyone came away with an understanding of the jury system and its importance." (paragraph 21)

• "Jury duty, while not always convenient, is necessary." (paragraph 22)

How does the author’s point of view in Passage 3 affect the tone of the passage?

• It creates a tone of indifference.

• It creates a tone of insincerity.

• It creates a tone of confusion.

• It creates a tone of humility.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

Which is true about the way in which the authors of all three passages emphasize the information they present?

• Passage 1 emphasizes basic information about juries. Passage 2 emphasizes how juries work during trials. Passage 3 emphasizes the positive aspects of serving on a jury.

• Passage 1 emphasizes the positive aspects of serving on a jury. Passage 2 emphasizes how juries work during trials. Passage 3 emphasizes basic information about juries.

• Passage 1 emphasizes how juries work during trials. Passage 2 emphasizes basic information about juries. Passage 3 emphasizes the positive aspects of serving on a jury.

• Passage 1 emphasizes the positive aspects of serving on a jury. Passage 2 emphasizes basic information about juries. Passage 3 emphasizes how juries work during trials.

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.5