Judicial Branch & Criminal Justice System
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What does it mean when the courts “interpret” a law?
To decide if the law is popular
To explain what the law means and check if it follows the Constitution
To rewrite the law to make it clearer
To create new laws when needed
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of administering justice?
Holding trials and punishing lawbreakers
Voting on new bills
Writing amendments
Choosing mayors
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
In a criminal case, what must the prosecutor prove?
That the defendant is guilty by a small chance
That the defendant is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt
That the defendant is probably guilty
That the defendant confessed
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
In a civil case, the plaintiff must prove their case by:
Beyond a reasonable doubt
Clear and convincing evidence
Preponderance of evidence
Written confession
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Which of these is a possible punishment in a criminal case?
Paying money damages to another person
Going to jail
Getting a new lawyer
Having your property line moved
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What happens first in the adult criminal justice process?
Trial
Arrest
Arraignment
Sentencing
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What does a grand jury decide?
If the defendant is guilty or not guilty
If a crime was committed and issue an indictment
If the judge should give a fine
If the jury should be excused
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