WorksheetsChapter 1 Foundations of CJ
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 11mins
What is the primary role of the criminal justice system?
To enforce traffic laws
To persuade people to abide by the dominant values of society
To provide legal representation to defendants
To interpret the law and determine its constitutionality
How many agencies does the criminal justice system consist of?
500
5,000
50,000
500,000
Which court is the highest court in the United States?
District Court
Circuit Court
Supreme Court
Appellate Court
What are the four basic offenses?
Civil Matters, Juvenile Offenses, Misdemeanors, Felonies
Traffic Violations, Status Offenses, Felonies, Civil Matters
Misdemeanors, Felonies, Civil Violations, Juvenile Offenses
Felonies, Civil Matters, Misdemeanors, Status Offenses
What is the definition of probable cause?
A formal charge or accusation of a serious crime
A standard of proof that requires trustworthy evidence sufficient to make a reasonable person believe that the proposed action is justified
A lawful seizure of an individual under the color of law
A primary role of the criminal justice system to persuade people to abide by the dominant values of society
What is the purpose of bail in the court process?
To ensure the defendant's appearance in court
To determine if the defendant is guilty or innocent
To provide financial compensation to the victim
To impose a punishment on the defendant
What is the purpose of a preliminary hearing?
To determine if there is enough evidence to charge the defendant
To negotiate a plea bargain with the defendant
To decide the sentence for the defendant
To hear the defendant's plea
What is the role of a grand jury in the criminal justice system?
To investigate charges and decide if there is enough evidence to indict a suspect
To determine the guilt or innocence of the defendant
To negotiate a plea bargain with the defendant
To hear the defendant's plea
What is the purpose of an arraignment?
To hear the information or indictment and allow a plea
To determine if there is enough evidence to charge the defendant
To negotiate a plea bargain with the defendant
To decide the sentence for the defendant
What is the most common outcome in criminal cases?
Plea bargaining
Jury trials
Bench trials
Dismissal of charges
What are the responsibilities of the 94 District Courts?
Resolve civil issues
Resolve criminal matters
Resolve disputes by determining the facts and applying elements of the law
Resolve disputes by studying case files for cruel and unusual punishment
What are the responsibilities of the 13 Appellate Courts below the Supreme Court?
hears challenges to Supreme Court decisions
hears challenges to District Court decisions
hear challenges to constitution issues
hear challenges pertain to judge's decisions
Federal Judges are nominated by the President and confirmed by the US Senate
True
False
Federal Courts have the sole power to interpret the law, determine the constitutionality of the law, and apply it to individual cases
True
False
Pre-Trial Stage:
Once charges are filed the suspect, who is now a defendant is brought before a judge for an initial appearance.
Judge
Jury
Prosecution Attorney
Defense Attorney
Indictment - a ____________________ of a serious crime.
hunch or guess
opinion or guess
charge or accusation
false accusation
Initial appearance - a defendant is brought to court and given notice of the _______ and advised of his or her constitutional rights
charges
plea deal
accusation
attorney
_______________ – A standard of proof that requires trustworthy evidence sufficient to make a reasonable person believe that, more likely than not, the proposed action is justified.
Reasonable Suspicion
Probable Suspicion
Probable Cause
Reasonable Cause
Preliminary Hearings – is for a judge to determine there is _____________ to believe that the defendant committed the crime with which he or she is charged.
Probable Cause
Responsible Suspicion
_________ - When a Grand Jury decides the prosecution has provided enough evidence to show probable cause.
True Bill
False Bill
Bill of information
Bill Clinton
Plea bargaining – is the practice whereby a specific sentence is imposed / reduced if the accused pleads guilty to an agreed-on-charge or charges instead of going to trial.
True
False
