GOVT - Unit 6 Quizs - Judicial Branch

To increase the chance that an accused person will show up for trial, the judge may require the person to

• post bail

• attend a counseling session

• submit a written apology

• perform community service

What is the difference between a criminal trial and civil suit?

• Civil suits are when one person sues another.

• Criminal trials involve the government prosecuting an individual for a crime.

• Civil suits are always decided by a jury.

• Criminal trials can only result in monetary compensation.

In a criminal case, what level of certainty is required to find a defendant guilty?

• preponderance of the evidence

• beyond a reasonable doubt

• clear and convincing evidence

• probable cause

The “rule of four” concerns

• how the Supreme Court decides which cases it will hear

• the number of justices required to make a decision

• the minimum number of votes needed to pass legislation

• the process of appointing new justices

What was the legal case that established the right to legal representation?

• Miranda v. Arizona

• Gideon v. Wainwright

• Roe v. Wade

• Brown v. Board of Education

Which of the following is the correct order of steps in a criminal case?

• arraignment, indictment, bail, trial, sentencing

• bail, indictment, arraignment, sentencing, trial

• indictment, arraignment, bail, trial, sentencing

• trial, sentencing, bail, indictment, arraignment

Federal judges and Supreme Court Justices are appointed by the

• Congress and approved by the House

• President and approved by the Senate

• Supreme Court and approved by the President

• State governors and approved by the local legislature

The Supreme Court consists of how many justices?

• 7

• 9

• 11

• 13

The first court that hears a case is said to have

• appellate jurisdiction

• original jurisdiction

• exclusive jurisdiction

• concurrent jurisdiction

How long is the term of office for a justice of the Supreme Court?

• 4 years

• 10 years

• life

• 20 years