Civics Literacy_Module Five Post Assessment Review

How long do justices of the US Supreme Court serve?

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  20 years

• 
  8 years

• 
  10 years

• 
  They serve for life.

Why is adversary procedure important for court cases?

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  It allows both sides to tell their story

• It is a tactic used in cross examination

• It is used by the judge to keep order in the court

• It allows the defendant to not go to court and have his lawyer go instead of him/her

How many jurors are usually in a jury trial?

• 12

• 13

• 9

• 7

What is true about a cross examination?

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  During the cross examination, you can ask any question you want

• 
  Only the defense can cross examine witnesses

• During a cross examination, you are not allowed to ask new questions

• 
  The jury is allowed to ask clarifying questions during the cross examination

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of having a trial by jury?

• There is more than one person making the decision

• The judge will know all the evidence before the trial because he/she has to OK it to be used

• Juries sometimes offer the defendant sympathy in which they may acquit on emotional or political grounds instead.

• 
  There is usually quicker verdict

What is a bench trial?

• 
  A bankruptcy trial

• A trial where there is no jury and the judge determines the outcome of your case

• 
  A trial with only 6 jury members

• A trial where the defendant take a plea bargain

When a person commits a felony, they will likely be punished how?

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  Felonies are not punished.

• 
  By paying a small fine

• By serving jail time

• 
  By taking away their property.

Which type of court does not cover appeals?

• 
  Court of Appeals

• 
  Supreme court

• NC Supreme Court

• 
  District court

Which amendment protects the accused from cruel and unusual punishment and from extremely high bail?

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  6th amendment

• 
  4th amendment

• 
  5th amendment

• 
  8th amendment

What is the highest court in the state of North Carolina?

• 
  The North Carolina Supreme Court

• The North Carolina Court of Appeals

• 
  The North Carolina Superior Court

• 
  The North Carolina District Courts