WorksheetsGOVT - Unit 6 Quizs - Judicial Branch
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
To increase the chance that an accused person will show up for trial, the judge may require the person to
post bail
attend a counseling session
submit a written apology
perform community service
What is the difference between a criminal trial and civil suit?
Civil suits are when one person sues another.
Criminal trials involve the government prosecuting an individual for a crime.
Civil suits are always decided by a jury.
Criminal trials can only result in monetary compensation.
In a criminal case, what level of certainty is required to find a defendant guilty?
preponderance of the evidence
beyond a reasonable doubt
clear and convincing evidence
probable cause
The “rule of four” concerns
how the Supreme Court decides which cases it will hear
the number of justices required to make a decision
the minimum number of votes needed to pass legislation
the process of appointing new justices
What was the legal case that established the right to legal representation?
Miranda v. Arizona
Gideon v. Wainwright
Roe v. Wade
Brown v. Board of Education
Which of the following is the correct order of steps in a criminal case?
arraignment, indictment, bail, trial, sentencing
bail, indictment, arraignment, sentencing, trial
indictment, arraignment, bail, trial, sentencing
trial, sentencing, bail, indictment, arraignment
Federal judges and Supreme Court Justices are appointed by the
Congress and approved by the House
President and approved by the Senate
Supreme Court and approved by the President
State governors and approved by the local legislature
The Supreme Court consists of how many justices?
7
9
11
13
The first court that hears a case is said to have
appellate jurisdiction
original jurisdiction
exclusive jurisdiction
concurrent jurisdiction
How long is the term of office for a justice of the Supreme Court?
4 years
10 years
life
20 years
What was the legal case that ruled segregation by race in any circumstance is illegal?
Brown v. Board of Education
Plessy v. Ferguson
Loving v. Virginia
Roe v. Wade
A person charged with a crime by a state government has all the protections of the Constitution because of the
1st Amendment
5th Amendment
14th Amendment
10th Amendment
Which type of case has a prosecutor instead of a plaintiff?
civil
criminal
administrative
tort
What is the term for the court's decision in a case?
Judgment
Ruling
Verdict
Sentence
What is a defendant?
The person who defends themselves in court.
A person who brings a case against another in a court of law.
A legal representative for the accused.
A witness who testifies in a trial.
What is a negotiation by a prosecutor that offers a lesser charge for a guilty plea?
Plea Bargain
Charge Reduction
Guilty Plea Agreement
Prosecutorial Discretion
Any justices who voted against a ruling can write a(n) _________ that tells why they did not vote for the decision.
majority opinion
concurring opinion
dissenting opinion
unanimous opinion
If a person is found guilty and sentenced to 5 years in prison, what class of crime did they commit?
misdemeanor
infraction
felony
petty crime
What type of case is usually based on liability where one party is seeking money for damages?
criminal
administrative
civil
contractual
What Supreme Court case established the requirement that a person must be told about their legal rights before being asked questions after an arrest?
Miranda v. Arizona
Gideon v. Wainwright
Roe v. Wade
Brown v. Board of Education
