Unit 5 Review! - Law, Local Gov., Crime.

What is the term "defendant" referring to?

• A person suing another in civil court.

• A person accused of a crime or some other wrongdoing.

• A lawyer provided by the court.

• The lead juror

What is a plea bargain?

• When you convince the judge to give you a great deal.

• An agreement between the defendant and the prosecutor to plead not guilty and get rid of all charges.

• An agreement between the defendant and the prosecutor to plead guilty and receive a reduced punishment

• A defendant pleading to the jury to not send them to jail.

What protections do you receive from the 5th and 6th amendments?

• Freedom of Expression

• Right to a speedy trial and protections as a defendant

• Right to bear arms

• Right to a jury in civil cases

What does the term "Miranda Rights" refer to?

• Your right to speak freely with police

• Your right to ride in the back of a cop car

• Your protections from unreasonable searches and seizures

• Your constitutional protections as the accused

What does the term "hung jury" refer to?

• A jury which is unable to reach a decision for the verdict.

• A jury which always finds defendants guilty

• A jury which is likely to find the defendant innocent

• A jury which has a member quit.

When we talk about rehabilitation in the correctional system, what are we referring to?

• A punishment that makes other people afraid to commit the crime

• Programs and counseling for prisoners which aims to prevent them reoffending

• Programs and counseling for prisoners to keep them entertained

• A sense of faith that the system works

A serious crime with more heavy punishment attached to it

• Misdemeanor

• Felony

A lessor crime which would be handled by the district court in North Carolina

• Felony

• Misdemeanor

How do NORTH CAROLINA judges get their positions?

• Appointed by the governor

• Elected by the voters

• Elected by the General Assembly

• Appointed by the President

This level of law enforcement occurs at the county level

• Municipal Police

• Sheriff

• State Trooper

• FBI