Court Systems

Who presides over a courtroom trial?

• court reporter
• court clerk
• judge
• prosecutor

What is the role of the prosecutor in a criminal trial?

• Defend the accused person
• Represent the state and prove the defendant's guilt
• Determine the defendant’s punishment
• Act as an impartial decision-maker

Tyilor & Lexie are in a criminal justice class, and the teacher asks, "What does the legal term 'nolo contendere' mean?"

• Say the truth

• No contest

• No plea deal

• No competition

Imagine you're part of a secret detective club with Colin, Brisa, & Laila. What role does the grand jury play in your mystery-solving adventures?

• To determine the guilt or innocence of a defendant

• To hand down the final sentence in a trial

• To cross-examine witnesses

• To decide if there is enough evidence to indict a suspect for a felony

In a courtroom drama, Olivia turns to Serenity and asks, "Do you know what 'voir dire' means?" Can you help Serenity impress Olivia by choosing the right answer?

• No contest

• See to speak

• Say the truth

• See or speak

Which of the following is NOT one of the pleas a defendant can enter?

• Guilty
• Not Guilty
• Self-Defense
• No Contest (Nolo Contendere)

What happens in a mistrial?

• The defendant is declared not guilty
• The jury cannot reach a unanimous decision
• The judge dismisses the case due to lack of evidence
• The defendant is sentenced to life in prison

In the crime control model, what is prioritized over suspect rights?

• Ensuring a fair trial
• Protecting constitutional rights
• Speed and efficiency in convicting criminals
• Providing equal protection for all suspects

What is the key belief of the due process model?

• The police should have more power to investigate crimes
• A person is innocent until proven guilty in a fair trial
• Trials should be avoided in favor of plea bargains
• Scarlett letter punishments

Which of the following is a key difference between the crime control model and the due process model?

• The crime control model prefers plea bargains, while the due process model prefers trials
• The crime control model assumes all suspects are innocent, while the due process model assumes they are guilty
• The due process model prioritizes efficiency, while the crime control model focuses on fairness
• The due process model allows the police to act without limitations, while the crime control model does not