Crime and Justice in the United States

What is the primary role of the criminal justice system?

• To enforce traffic laws

• To persuade people to abide by the dominant values of society

• To provide legal representation to defendants

• To interpret the law and determine its constitutionality

How many agencies does the criminal justice system consist of?

• 500

• 5,000

• 50,000

• 500,000

Which court is the highest court in the United States?

• District Court

• Circuit Court

• Supreme Court

• Appellate Court

What are the four basic offenses?

• Civil Matters, Juvenile Offenses, Misdemeanors, Felonies

• Traffic Violations, Status Offenses, Felonies, Civil Matters

• Misdemeanors, Felonies, Civil Violations, Juvenile Offenses

• Felonies, Civil Matters, Misdemeanors, Status Offenses

What is the definition of probable cause?

• A formal charge or accusation of a serious crime

• A standard of proof that requires trustworthy evidence sufficient to make a reasonable person believe that the proposed action is justified

• A lawful seizure of an individual under the color of law

• A primary role of the criminal justice system to persuade people to abide by the dominant values of society

What is the purpose of bail in the court process?

• To ensure the defendant's appearance in court

• To determine if the defendant is guilty or innocent

• To provide financial compensation to the victim

• To impose a punishment on the defendant

What is the purpose of a preliminary hearing?

• To determine if there is enough evidence to charge the defendant

• To negotiate a plea bargain with the defendant

• To decide the sentence for the defendant

• To hear the defendant's plea

What is the role of a grand jury in the criminal justice system?

• To investigate charges and decide if there is enough evidence to indict a suspect

• To determine the guilt or innocence of the defendant

• To negotiate a plea bargain with the defendant

• To hear the defendant's plea

What is the purpose of an arraignment?

• To hear the information or indictment and allow a plea

• To determine if there is enough evidence to charge the defendant

• To negotiate a plea bargain with the defendant

• To decide the sentence for the defendant

What is the most common outcome in criminal cases?

• Plea bargaining

• Jury trials

• Bench trials

• Dismissal of charges