Crime and Justice in the United States Part 2

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What percentage of criminal cases are resolved through plea bargaining?

• 95%

• 2%

• 3%

• 100%

What are the two types of trials in the court process?

• Bench trial and trial by jury

• Arraignment and plea bargaining

• Pretrial and post-trial

• Civil trial and criminal trial

What is the principal goal of criminal justice according to the due process model?

• To protect the innocent as much as convict the guilty

• To control and prevent crime

• To ensure swift and harsh punishment for offenders

• To maintain law and order in society