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WorksheetsCh. 9
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 9mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
How long are judges in office for?
a)
8 years
b)
4 years
c)
10 years
d)
Life
2.
A method of selecting judges that combines appointment and election. Under this method, the state governor selects judges from a group of nominees chosen by a nonpartisan committee.
a)
Appointed by the president and confirmed by Senate
b)
Missouri Plan
c)
popular vote
d)
Senior judgeship
3.
The role of this person in the courtroom is to create a record of all that occurs during a trial.
a)
Court Reporter
b)
Clerk of the court
c)
A secretary
d)
Bailiff
4.
Who is the court officer whose duties are to keep order in the courtroom and to maintain physical custody of the jury?
a)
Defense counsel
b)
Bailiff
c)
Judge
d)
Prosecutor
5.
Who is an elected or appointed public official who presides over a court of law?
a)
Court Reporter
b)
Clerk of the Court
c)
Judge
d)
Prosecutor
6.
The decision by one of the courtroom professionals to charge, or not to charge, a person with an offense is called:
a)
Proprietorial Discretion
b)
Judicial Discretion
c)
Probational Discretion
d)
Voluntary Discretion
7.
The dual court system of the United States consists of:
a)
Federal and State Courts.
b)
Federal and District Courts
c)
Federal and State Courts of Appeal.
d)
State Courts and Courts of Appeals.
8.
An eyewitness or character witness called on to testify in court is known as a(n):
a)
Friend of the court.
b)
Lay witness
c)
Defendant
d)
Expert witness.
9.
An organized program that offers services to victims of crime in the areas of crisis intervention and follow-up counseling and that helps victims secure their rights under the law is known as:?
a)
Court assisted counseling
b)
A victims' rights organization
c)
A victims' assistance program
d)
The victim's freedom act
10.
What is A subpoena?
a)
Orders the sheriff to make an arrest
b)
Is issued by a bailiff.
c)
Results in a trial de novo
d)
Is a written order requiring an individual to appear in court
11.
What amendment guarantees your right to counsel?
a)
6th
b)
8th
c)
14th
d)
2nd
12.
The three parts of the Federal Court System consists of:
a)
U.S. Appeals Courts, U.S. State Courts, and U.S. Supreme Court
b)
U.S. District Courts, U.S. Supreme Courts, and State Appeals Courts
c)
U.S. District Courts, U.S. Appeals Courts, and U.S. Supreme Court
d)
U.S District courts, U.S. Appeals Courts, and U.S. State Courts
13.
The role of the ________ is to create a record of all that occurs during a trial.
a)
Court Administrator
b)
Court Reporter
c)
Media Reporter
d)
Bailiff
14.
Courts that have the authority to review a decision made by a lower court are said to have?
a)
Oversight jurisdiction
b)
Appellate jurisdiction
c)
Original jurisdiction
d)
Mandatory jurisdiction
15.
Which of the following is an example of an "Outsider" or non–professional that plays an important role in the courtroom activities?
a)
The Bailiff
b)
Defense Counsel
c)
The Judge
d)
The Press
16.
District court judges are put into office by an appointment and confirmation. How is this done?
a)
Appointed by the president and confirmed by Senate
b)
Appointed by Senate and confirmed by Congress
c)
Appointed by Congress and confirmed by Senate
d)
Appointed by president and confirmed by the people
17.
All of the following are considered professionals in the courtroom work group EXCEPT the?
a)
Judge
b)
Jurors
c)
Defense Attorney
d)
Prosecuting Attorney
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