Unit 12 Quiz Review

A case in which a group or individual claims that another group or individual has done them wrong is called a(n) ____.

• Appellate case

• Criminal case

• Civil case

• Trial case

What are the two categories of criminal offenses?

• Misdemeanors & Appeals

• Misdemeanors & Felonies

• Felonies & Torts

• Felonies & Delinquent Acts

A case in which the government claims that a person or group has committed a crime is called a(n) ______.

• Trial case

• Civil case

• Appellate case

• Criminal case

Which shows the correct order of steps in a jury trial?

• Jury selection, presentation of evidence, verdict, sentencing

• Presentation of evidence, jury selection, sentencing, verdict

• Presentation of evidence, verdict, jury selection, sentencing

• Sentencing, jury selection, presentation of evidence, verdict

In a civil court case, the individual who initiates the lawsuit is called the ____.

• Jury

• Judge

• Defendant

• Plaintiff

At which step in the criminal justice process does an appellate court review the decision of a lower trial court?

• Trial

• Appeal

• Arrest

• Arraignment

In a civil court case, if the defendant is found to be guilty of the accused wrongdoing, he or she may have to ____.

• Serve time on probation.

• Register as an offender.

• Pay compensation.

• Serve a jail sentence.

At which step in the criminal justice process does a defendant who has been found guilty discover his or her fate?

• Trial

• Sentencing

• Arrest

• Arraignment

In criminal law, crimes for which the punishment is greater than one year are called ______.

• Felonies

• Appeals

• Torts

• Misdemeanors

What are the two processes that take place in the criminal justice system?

• Trial & Sentencing

• Trial & Post-Trial

• Pretrial & Trial

• Pretrial & Post-Trial