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WorksheetsExam 2- Review
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
The District Attorney, John Lennon, is going to charge an individual with 2nd Degree Murder. However, due to the circumstances of the case the DA can most likely only get manslaughter charges to stick. He anticipates the defendant to plead down. This is an example of:
Overcharging
Bribery
Deception
Undercharging
Thomas is looking to become a federal judge; what are some of the informal qualifications?
Practiced law at multiple levels
Political qualifications
The Crapshoot Component
Campaign for it
Who initiates the impeachment of a federal judge?
The House of Representatives
The Senate
The President
Dr. Holler
What is the Latin name for the court's ability to take responsibility for a child's welfare?
In Re
Actus Rea
Parens Patriae
Writ of Certiorari
Jessica is refusing to bring charges against her abusive husband. A prosecutor is still bringing charges against the husband. What is this called?
No-Drop prosecution
No-Fall prosecution
Selective prosecution
No-Say prosecution
What case does these facts resemble:
-Makes a prank call
-Not informed of rights
-Mother was not notified of the arrest
-8 to 1 decision ruled in favor of denial of 14th amendment rights
McKeiver v. Pennsylvania
Kent v. U.S.
In Re Winship
In Re Gault
What does the acronym JJDPA stand for?
Juvenile Justice and Detention Prevention Act
Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act
Juvenile Justice and Deterrence Prevention Act
Juvenile Justice and Defunct Prevention Act
Officer Wilson is required to read every individual their 1st and 6th amendment rights before questioning because of what case?
Miranda v. Arizona
Gideon v. Wainwright
Graham v. Florida
Roper v. Simmons
In which county was the first juvenile court case held?
Crook County, Illinois
Cook County, Illinois
Chef County, Illinois
Coke County, Illinois
Who is directly affected by a restorative justice model?
Victim
Community
Offender
Jury
How many federal judges have been impeached? (choose the correct equation that equals the right answer)
18-3=?
26/2=?
32/8+10=?
14x2-14=?
John, who has already been convicted of a crime, wants to sue the prosecutor of the case because of the charges brought against him. However, he can not because the prosecutor enjoys what type of immunity?
Limited
Necessary
Qualified
Absolute
In what ways do state judges come into office?
Election
Merit-Selection
Gubernatorial/ Legislative appointments
Federal appointment
Who is the current District Attorney of Westmoreland County?
John Peck
Josh Peck
Joe Peck
Josh Shapiro
When is the prosecutor most likely to bring charges upon an individual?
The offender was black and victim was black
The offender was white and victim was black
The offender was black and the victim was hispanic
The offender was black and the victim was white
Which supreme court justice is famous for their "jabots"?
RBG
Sandra Day O'Conner
Neil Gorsuch
John Jay
What is a problem of Merit Selection for a State Judge?
Campaign funds being misused
Low rate of retention
Takes power away from the people
Rulings to get re-elected
The Crapshoot Component is:
It is simply a matter of chance that the person is visible to the president
They need to campaign in order to be seen
They have to be active in politics in order to be noticed for their desire to be judged
It means the have practiced law at multiple levels
Prosecutorial Discretion is what?
Ability to charge someone with a crime
The inability to submit an information
The strong desire to win
None of these
Who is often considered to be the most powerful individual in the court system?
Judge
Jury
Victim
Prosecutor
Race and Gender are _____ factors that weigh on a judge's decision to sentence or a prosecutor's decision to charge"
Legal
Ascribed
Extralegal
Achieved
The "Vetting" process is:
The process of a judge being appointed by the House of Representatives
The self-report of legal and illegal behavior before becoming a judge
The recommendation that is made by the President to the Senate before appointment
The careful and critical examination of potential judicial candidates
Argersinger v. Hamlin establishes what?
Right to counsel no matter the charge of the penalty
Mandated waiver hearings for all youth charged with adult crimes
Ruling stated that youth under the age of 18 could not be executed
Juveniles must be found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt
What legal factors effect the charging decision of a prosecutor?
Evidence needed to move forward
Victim Stereotypes
Offender Demographics
Facts of the case
Which of these are considered waivers in the juvenile system?
Discretionary
Presumptive
Mandatory
Non-Mandatory
