CJ System Review

Imagine Sophia, Michael, and Daniel are watching a big courtroom drama unfold! Who are the 3 key players making all the important decisions in the courtroom?

• judge, jury, bailiff

• prosecutor, defendant, jury

• prosecutor, judge, defense attorney

• prosecutor, judge, jury

Imagine Aria, Mia, and Hannah are part of a secret group of citizens who, for a specific period of time, meet in closed sessions to investigate charges coming from preliminary hearings. What is this group called?

• prosecutors

• judges

• trial jury

• grand jury

Evelyn and Nora are debating what happens if someone breaks a city or town law. Which of the following is it usually called?

• felony

• misdemeanor

• ordinance violation

• grand jury indictment

Benjamin and Lily are discussing different types of crimes in class. Which type of lesser crime could land someone in jail for up to a year and/or result in a $1000 fine?

• ordinance violation

• misdemeanor

• felony

• complaint

Imagine Aiden is brought to the police station, and the officers start entering his name, the charge, and even take his fingerprints for the records. What is this administrative process called?

• booking

• grand jury

• arrest warrant

• complaint

Abigail and Mason are studying law and come across this term: It's a relatively serious offense that could land you in state or federal prison for more than one year, or even result in the death penalty. What is this called?

• ordinance violation

• jurisdiction

• felony

• misdemeanor

During a mock trial in class, Daniel, Benjamin, and Samuel are learning about legal terms. If a grand jury writes a formal accusation stating that someone has committed a crime, what is this document called?

• grand jury indictment

• jurisdiction

• misdemeanor

• ordinance violation

Maya just finished her trial, but she's not happy with the outcome. What right does Maya have if she's not satisfied with the result?

• appeal

• request new counsel

• a retrial

• declare a mistrial

Jackson, Grace, and Maya are discussing the criminal justice system in class. Can you help them out? What are the 3 main agencies of the criminal justice system?

• police, courts, corrections

• police, courts, prisons

• police, judges, corrections

• police, courts, children

Imagine Aiden and Grace are watching a detective movie. Suddenly, the detective seizes a suspect and detains him in custody by lawful authority. What is this action called?

• a jurisdiction

• an arrest

• an ordinance violation

• a grand jury indictment