Criminal Justice Process: Proceedings before trial

Criminal Justice Process: Proceedings before trial

12th Grade

10 Qs

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Criminal Justice Process: Proceedings before trial

Criminal Justice Process: Proceedings before trial

Assessment

Quiz

Social Studies

12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Seane Banks

FREE Resource

10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of an arraignment?

To formally charge the defendant with a crime and allow them to enter a plea.

To sentence the defendant to prison

To dismiss the charges against the defendant without trial

To determine the guilt or innocence of the defendant

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens during a preliminary hearing?

A preliminary hearing is where the defendant pleads guilty or not guilty.

A preliminary hearing is where the defense presents their case.

A preliminary hearing is where the jury decides the verdict.

A preliminary hearing is where a judge determines if there is enough evidence for a case to go to trial.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

To sentence the suspect after they have been found guilty

To review evidence presented by prosecutors and determine if there is enough evidence to indict a suspect and bring them to trial.

To investigate and gather evidence in a criminal case

To determine the guilt or innocence of the suspect

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of a bail hearing?

To determine whether a defendant should be released from custody while awaiting trial or if they should remain in jail until their trial date.

To provide the defendant with legal representation

To decide the guilt or innocence of the defendant

To determine the sentence for the defendant

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the difference between a bench trial and a jury trial?

A bench trial is decided by a group of individuals (the jury), while a jury trial is decided by a judge.

A bench trial is conducted in a courtroom, while a jury trial is conducted outside of a courtroom.

A bench trial is used for criminal cases, while a jury trial is used for civil cases.

A bench trial is decided by a judge, while a jury trial is decided by a group of individuals (the jury).

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of a pretrial conference?

To discuss the case and potentially reach a settlement or streamline the trial process.

To determine the guilt or innocence of the defendant.

To select the jury for the trial.

To present evidence and arguments in front of the judge.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of a plea bargain?

It allows for a defendant to receive a more lenient punishment or the dismissal of other charges in exchange for pleading guilty or no contest.

It allows for a defendant to receive a harsher punishment in exchange for pleading guilty or no contest.

It is only available to wealthy defendants.

It has no significance in the legal system.

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