True or false question regarding Criminal justice

Question 1

1. All defendants must be tried by a jury of their peers.

True

False

6 points

Question 2

1. Prison is the most common punishment given to those found guilty of breaking the law.

True

False

6 points

Question 3

1. The lowest level of trial courts, hears the majority of criminal cases.

True

False

6 points

Question 4

1. Courts that only hear specialized cases like drugs, or domestic violence are called ‘trial courts of ______________ ___________________’.

6 points

Question 5

1. A court can order bail to be denied if the defendant is too poor to pay it.

True

False

6 points

Question 6

1. Discuss the pros and cons of elected judges versus appointed judges. (Minimum 150 words).

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15 points

Question 7

1. The officers who transport prisoners and maintain courtroom order, are called ___________________.

6 points

Question 8

1. If a defendant disagrees with a US Supreme Court ruling, they have the legal right to have the Congress, or the President overturn it.

True

False

6 points

Question 9

1. The process of asking questions to decide who will, or will not be seated on a jury, is called ‘_________ ___________’.

6 points

Question 10

1. The prosecutor must meet the _____________ _______________ ________________ before a defendant can be found guilty.

6 points

Question 11

1. Explain the factors behind restorative justice. (Minimum 125 words).

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10 points

Question 12

1. Appellate courts do not have the jurisdiction to conduct trials.

True

False

6 points

Question 13

1. Pick one of the 3 cases under John Marshal on pp 87-88, and explain how and why it is important today. (Minimum 150 words)

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