POL U3

Which of the following best describes the purpose of court procedures?

•  To ensure only the prosecution's rights are protected

• To allow judges to avoid legal standards

• To govern the methods and protocols of legal proceedings

• To allow faster trials without regard for fairness

How do court procedures promote “due process”?

•  By focusing solely on efficiency in legal proceedings

• By ensuring fair treatment for all parties in the judicial system

• By allowing public opinion to influence trial outcomes

• By limiting defendants’ access to legal counsel

What is the main purpose of pretrial procedures in the court system?

• To ensure a quick trial without preparation

• To establish the legal framework and allow all parties to prepare for the trial

• To allow only the prosecution to gather evidence

• To finalize the trial's outcome before it begins

What is the meaning of probable cause in the context of an arrest?

• A suspicion based on personal opinions

•  A casual observation of suspicious behavior

•  A guarantee that the person arrested is guilty

• A reasonable belief, based on facts, that a crime has been or will be committed

Which of the following rights is protected by the Sixth Amendment and applies to a person after they have been arrested?

•  The right to a fair and speedy trial

• The right to choose their attorne

•  The right to be released without a trial

• The right to decide the charges against them

What is the purpose of opening statements in a trial?

• To provide a roadmap of the case and outline key facts and evidence

•  To present witness testimonies

• To deliver the final verdict

• To conduct cross-examinations of witnesses

What is the purpose of the voir dire process in jury selection?

• To determine the guilt or innocence of the defendant

• To ensure a jury can decide the case based solely on evidence and law, without bias

• To finalize the sentencing of the defendant

• To collect evidence from potential jurors

Which of the following statements about jury selection is true?

• Attorneys can dismiss jurors only for cause, not through peremptory challenges

• Impartial jurors are unimportant for a fair tria

• Jurors can be dismissed for cause if there are specific reasons like bias

• Potential jurors are not questioned about their backgrounds or beliefs.

What is the primary purpose of direct examination in a trial

• To challenge the witness’s credibility

• To bring out key information that supports the case

• To question the defense witnesses

• To summarize closing arguments

 Why is a strong presentation by the prosecution important?

• It limits the defense’s arguments

• It has a significant impact on the jury’s perception and decision-making

• It directly determines the judge's verdict

• It shifts the burden of proof to the defense