Criminal Justice Quiz 3

Jurisdiction gives a court the authority to hear and decide cases within an area of law or geography.

• True

• False

The Dual Court System refers to the due process and crime control functions of the courts.

• True

• False

The Supreme Court issues a writ of _____ to order a lower court to send the record of a case for review.

• Mandamus

• Amicus Curiae

• Certiorari

• Habeas Corpus

The United States Supreme Court established the Extradition rule to lessen the opportunity for improper behavior by prosecutors.

• True

• False

The most important responsibility of the criminal defense attorney

• Advocate for the client

• Present the truth

• Defend only the innocent

• Public safety

The Brady rule requires that communications between a client and his or her attorney be kept confidential.

• True

• False

A prosecutor acts in the name of "the people."

• True

• False

The dollar amount or conditions set by the court to ensure that an individual accused of a crime will appear for further criminal proceedings

• Bailiff

• Bond

• Detention

• Bail

The charging instrument issued by the Grand Jury

• Information

• Arraignment

• Indictment

• Attrition

Release on recognizance is when the defendant is set free at no cost with the understanding that he or she will return to court.

• True

• False