Chapter 7 The Courts

Appellate jurisdiction means the court may hear the case from the beginning until judgment. True False Criminal Justice: A Brief Introduction, 9/e Frank Schmalleger

Correct answer False Criminal Justice: A Brief Introduction, 9/e Frank Schmalleger

What is a trial de novo? A new trial A superior court A plea of no contest None of the above Criminal Justice: A Brief Introduction, 9/e Frank Schmalleger

Correct answer A new trial Criminal Justice: A Brief Introduction, 9/e Frank Schmalleger

Argumentative Adversarial Appellate Special In a trial both sides want to win and are pitted against each other using procedural rules set out by statute or tradition. This creates what kind of process between the defense attorney and prosecution? Argumentative Adversarial Appellate Special Criminal Justice: A Brief Introduction, 9/e Frank Schmalleger

Correct answer Adversarial Criminal Justice: A Brief Introduction, 9/e Frank Schmalleger

This is a low-level court that focuses on quality-of-life crimes that erode a neighborhood’s morale. Appellate court A federal court Community court All of the above Criminal Justice: A Brief Introduction, 9/e Frank Schmalleger

Correct answer Community court Criminal Justice: A Brief Introduction, 9/e Frank Schmalleger

Dispute Resolution Center Community Court Court of Common Pleas If you had a legal conflict with your college roommate, which would you prefer in order to resolve it? Dispute Resolution Center Community Court Court of Common Pleas I would drop it and not want to go to court or take legal action Criminal Justice: A Brief Introduction, 9/e Frank Schmalleger

Survey or opinion question Graph answers for class discussion Correct Answer Survey or opinion question Graph answers for class discussion Criminal Justice: A Brief Introduction, 9/e Frank Schmalleger

Federal courts were created by what means? Judicial review The U. S. Constitution, Article III Presidential proclamation Appellate jurisdiction Criminal Justice: A Brief Introduction, 9/e Frank Schmalleger

U. S. Constitution, Article III Correct answer U. S. Constitution, Article III Criminal Justice: A Brief Introduction, 9/e Frank Schmalleger

These courts are the trial courts of the federal court system. U. S. courts of appeal The U. S. Supreme Court U. S. Superior Court U. S. District Court Criminal Justice: A Brief Introduction, 9/e Frank Schmalleger

Correct answer U. S. District Court Criminal Justice: A Brief Introduction, 9/e Frank Schmalleger

Courts of original jurisdiction Community courts Circuit courts The U. S. Court of Appeals and the 12 regional courts of appeal are often referred to as what? Courts of original jurisdiction Community courts Circuit courts Supreme courts Criminal Justice: A Brief Introduction, 9/e Frank Schmalleger

Correct answer Circuit courts Criminal Justice: A Brief Introduction, 9/e Frank Schmalleger

Nonconsensual appeals Judicial review In the federal court system, the probability of reversal is highest in this type of appeal. Frivolous appeals Ritualistic appeals Nonconsensual appeals Judicial review Criminal Justice: A Brief Introduction, 9/e Frank Schmalleger

Correct answer 3. Nonconsensual appeals Criminal Justice: A Brief Introduction, 9/e Frank Schmalleger

U. S. Supreme Court justices are elected to serve a life-term. True False Criminal Justice: A Brief Introduction, 9/e Frank Schmalleger

Correct answer False Criminal Justice: A Brief Introduction, 9/e Frank Schmalleger

The U. S. Supreme Court will hear how many cases annually? 200 500 5000 2300 Criminal Justice: A Brief Introduction, 9/e Frank Schmalleger

Correct answer 200 Criminal Justice: A Brief Introduction, 9/e Frank Schmalleger

Decisions rendered by the U. S. Supreme Court are usually unanimous. True False Criminal Justice: A Brief Introduction, 9/e Frank Schmalleger

Correct answer False Criminal Justice: A Brief Introduction, 9/e Frank Schmalleger

What occurs at the first appearance? The defendant is given the formal notice of the charges against them The defendant is advise of his or her rights The defendant is given the opportunity for bail All of the above Criminal Justice: A Brief Introduction, 9/e Frank Schmalleger

Correct answer All of the above Criminal Justice: A Brief Introduction, 9/e Frank Schmalleger

This is a formal written accusation submitted by a prosecutor, alleging that specified person has committed a specified offense. Arraignment Information Indictment None of the above Criminal Justice: A Brief Introduction, 9/e Frank Schmalleger

Correct answer Information Criminal Justice: A Brief Introduction, 9/e Frank Schmalleger