Crime and Justice in the United States Part 2
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9th - 12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of an initial appearance in court?
To determine if the defendant should be released on bail
To review the facts of the case and available evidence
To establish probable cause for an arrest
To document the incident for possible prosecution
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of a grand jury in the court process?
To determine if there is probable cause to hold the defendant for a preliminary hearing
To issue a true bill or no bill based on the evidence presented
To review the facts of the case and available evidence
To document the incident for possible prosecution
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of a preliminary hearing?
To determine if the defendant should be released on bail
To review the facts of the case and available evidence
To establish probable cause for an arrest
To determine if there is probable cause to believe the defendant committed the crime
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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 monetary guarantee deposited with the court to ensure the defendant will appear
A group of citizens who meet to investigate charges coming from preliminary hearings
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of an indictment or information?
To determine if the defendant should be released on bail
To review the facts of the case and available evidence
To outline the formal charges against a suspect and the evidence to support the charges
To establish probable cause for an arrest
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of arraignment in the court process?
To hear information or indictment and allow a plea
To schedule a trial for the defendant
To negotiate a plea bargain
To determine the sentence for the defendant
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is plea bargaining in the criminal justice system?
A practice where the accused pleads guilty to an agreed-on charge instead of going to trial
A process where the defendant pleads not guilty by reason of insanity
A trial before a judge without a jury
A trial by jury
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