C-Chapter 9 Pre-Test

Because the states wanted to retain significant legislative authority and judicial autonomy, the United States has a(n) ________ system. (9.1)

• appellate court
• dual-court
• multi-court
• autonomous court
• I don't know yet.

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Obj. 9.1

TV shows like The People’s Court and Judge Judy are examples of which type of court? (9.2)

• Appellate courts
• Trial courts of limited jurisdiction
• Trial de novo courts
• Trial courts of general jurisdiction
• I don't know yet.

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Obj. 9.2

The U.S. District Courts are the ________ for the federal court system. (9.3)

• trial courts
• appellate courts
• courts of last resort
• civil courts
• I don't know yet.

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Obj. 9.3

The judge ________. (9.4)

• is responsible for presenting the state’s case against the defendant
• determines what charge to bring against a suspect
• holds ultimate authority in ruling on matters of law
• is responsible for testing the strength of the prosecution’s case
• I don't know yet.

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Obj. 9.4

An eyewitness who saw a crime being committed is an example of a(n) ________ witness. (9.5)

• hostile
• known
• lay
• expert
• I don't know yet.

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Obj. 9.5