Final study guide page 2

What type of court has the right to try crimes against humanity like genocide?

• Federal courts

• Military courts

• Tribal courts

• International courts

Critics of this justice system says that the goal of trial is 'victory, not truth or justice.'

• Kangaroo system

• International system

• Inquisitional system

• Adversarial system

The right to trial by jury in civil and criminal case are protected by multiple amendments WHICH 2 AMENDMENTS ARE THEY?

• 6&7

• 4&5

• 5&6

• 3&4

Most criminal cases are never brought to trial because of

• Voir dere

• Removal for cause

• Not enough evidence

• Plea bargains

A ______ court justice is appointed for life and only loses their office if they: or have formal impeachment charges brought against them, resign, or retire

• Traffic

• Family

• Supreme

• Appeal

State court that specializes in Will's

• Probate Court

• Traffic court

• Family court

• Large claims court

State court that specializes in divorce, separation, custody, some juvenile cases, and intra family offense

• Probate Court

• Family Court

• Large claims court

• Traffic Court

In order to appeal the decision of a lower court there must be

• A new prosecutor

• Hung Jury

• Error of Law

• New Evidence

A down payment by which a client hires an attorney to act in his or her behalf

• Locking Fee

• Partner

• Advance

• Retainer

In a criminal trial, the state or federal government initiates the case and serves as the _________________.

• Prosecutor

• Plaintiff

• Bailiff

• Persecutor