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Pre-Law 1 Final Review

Total questions: 45

Worksheet time: 23mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The code of ethics requires an attorney to preserve the secrets of a client.
a)
True
b)
False
2.
To question a witness or suspected criminal with the intent to obtain a specific answer
a)
interrogate
b)
corroborate
c)
indict
d)
profile
3.
Idea stated in the 5th & 14th Amendment that everyone is entitled to a fair trial.
a)
due process
b)
speedy trial
c)
double jeopardy
d)
immunity
4.
Factors that suggest the defendant deserves a less severe punishment
a)
aggravating circumstances
b)
mitigating circumstances
c)
suspended sentence
d)
presentence report
5.
To seal or destroy a criminal record
a)
disposition
b)
intake
c)
expunged
d)
aftercare
6.
Factors that suggest the defendant deserves a more severe punishment
a)
mitigating circumstances
b)
retribution
c)
restitution
d)
aggravating circumstances
7.
A sentence given but does not have to be served at the time it is imposed
a)

probation

b)

parole

c)

incarceration

d)

home confinement

8.
Which is NOT an exception to the warrant requirement?
a)
racial profiling
b)
search incident to lawful arrest
c)
hot pursuit
d)
airport searches
9.
Youths who have committed acts that would be crimes if committed by adults under federal, state, and local laws
a)
juvenile offenders
b)
delinquent offenders/public offenders
c)
youthful offenders
d)
status offenders
10.
Questioning initiated by law enforcement officers when a person is not free to leave
a)
corroborate
b)
duress
c)
affidavit
d)
custodial interrogation
11.
Youths who have committed acts that would not be crimes if committed by adults
a)
public offenders
b)
delinquent offenders
c)
youthful offenders
d)
status offenders
12.
If a search is found to be a violation of the 4th Amendment, the evidence may be excluded
a)
Establishment Clause
b)
Entrapment
c)
Exclusionary Rule
d)
Law Enforcement Trust and Integrity Act
13.
Also known as a Terry stop, an officer may perform a limited pat down of a person for protective purposes
a)
feel & arrest
b)
frisk & arrest
c)
stop & frisk
d)
stop & arrest
14.
The code of ethics does not require an attorney to assist in improving the legal system.
a)
True
b)
False
15.
What rights do you have under the 4th Amendment?
a)
to be free from cruel and unusual punishment
b)
to be free from unreasonable search and seizure
c)
the right to have an attorney represent you
d)
the right to reasonable bail
16.
The process used to determine the facts in a juvenile case, similar to an adult trial
a)
disposition
b)
preventative detention
c)
adjudicatory hearing
d)
initial hearing
17.
The criminal is physically separated from the community and the community is protected as a result of this
a)
probation
b)
home confinement
c)
suspended sentence
d)
incapacitation
18.
Helping convicted persons change their behavior so they can lead productive lives after release
a)
rehabilitation
b)
restitution
c)
death penalty
d)
work release
19.
One reason for punishing criminals; measure taken to discourage criminal actions
a)
rehabilitation
b)
incapacitation
c)
death penalty
d)
deterrence
20.
"No contest"
a)
voir dire
b)
actus reus
c)
nolo contendre
d)
mens rea
21.
Punishment given as revenge for wrongdoing
a)
reentry
b)
rehabilitation
c)
restitution
d)
retribution
22.
"No knock" entries are permitted when evidence may be destroyed if advance notice was given
a)
True
b)
False
23.
A Latin term meaning "in good faith"
a)
bona fide
b)
voir dire
c)
duces tecum
d)
habeas corpus
24.
The party appealing a case FROM THE TRIAL COURT
a)
prosecution
b)
defense
c)
appellant
d)
petitioner
25.
The release of a convicted person from prison before his or her entire sentence has been served
a)
probation
b)
parole
c)
suspended sentence
d)
incapacitation
26.
Probable cause is required for a "stop" or "stop and frisk"
a)
True
b)
False
27.
Reasonable belief that a specific person has committed a specific crime
a)
hunch
b)
reasonable suspicion
c)
probable cause
d)
reasonable doubt
28.
An arrest requires reasonable suspicion
a)
True
b)
False
29.
The act of restoring something to its owner; repaying or refunding illegally obtained money or property; making good on loss or damage
a)
fine
b)
restitution
c)
capital punishment
d)
incapacitation
30.
Amendment that guarantees our right to trial by jury in criminal cases.
a)
4th
b)
5th
c)
6th
d)
8th
31.
Case that established that a defendant can plead "no contest" to a criminal charge
a)
Mapp v. Ohio
b)
U.S. v. Leon
c)
Terry v. Ohio
d)
North Carolina v. Alford
32.
The formal process of making a police record of an arrest
a)
release on recognizance
b)
arraignment
c)
booking
d)
information
33.
First appearance before the judge; defendant enters a plea
a)
booking
b)
preliminary hearing
c)
grand jury
d)
arraignment
34.
A witness cannot be prosecuted based on information provided in testimony. Means "protection from".
a)
immunity
b)
waive
c)
mistrial
d)
indigent
35.
Supreme Court case that established the exclusionary rule for states
a)
Terry v. Ohio
b)
N.C. v. Alford
c)
Mapp v. Ohio
d)
Miranda v. Arizona
36.
Formal charge, by the grand jury, of a criminal action
a)
indictment
b)
information
c)
allocution
d)
bail
37.
Hearing to determine whether there is enough evidence to require the defendant to stand trial
a)
booking
b)
preliminary hearing
c)
grand jury
d)
arraignment
38.
Evidence illegally seized by the police cannot be used to convict the accused at trial
a)
exclusionary rule
b)
good faith
c)
nolo contendre
d)
judicial integrity
39.
Group of 16-23 people who determine whether there is sufficient evidence that a person has committed a crime
a)
petit jury
b)
jury panel
c)
grand jury
d)
voir dire
40.
The final sentence or result of a juvenile case.
a)
disposition
b)
preventative detention
c)
adjudicatory hearing
d)
initial hearing
41.
Eliminating a juror for a specific reason.
a)
for-cause challenge
b)
waive
c)
peremptory challenge
d)
mistrial
42.
The party appealing a case TO THE SUPREME COURT
a)
prosecution
b)
defense
c)
appellant
d)
petitioner
43.
Eliminating a juror without givinge a reason.
a)
for-cause challenge
b)
voir dire
c)
peremptory challenge
d)
mistrial
44.
Judges order from a higher court to either a lower court or government official.
a)
subpoena
b)
writ
c)
contempt of court
d)
trial
45.
Case that established the good faith exception to the exclusionary rule
a)
Mapp v. Ohio
b)
U.S. v. Leon
c)
Terry v. Ohio
d)
North Carolina v. Alford