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INTRO to CJUS Chapter 8
INTRO to CJUS Chapter 8
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1
What is the primary purpose of any criminal trial?
cooperation and communication with the police
instruction to meet the needs of trial judges
determination of the defendant's guilt or innocence
recognition of informal rules of civility
2
Which of the following is NOT another name for a prosecuting attorney?
District Attorney
State's Attorney
Assigned Counsel
Solicitor
3
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of a bailiff?
to cross-examine witnesses
to prevent the escape of the accused
to ensure order in the courtroom
to announce the judge's entry into the courtroom
4
All of the following are considered professionals in the courtroom work group, EXCEPT the ________.
Victim
Judge
Defense Attorney
Prosecuting Attorney
5
The ________ system relies on full-time salaried staff.
Criminal Justice System
Assigned counsel
Public Defender
Court Administrator
6
Who is responsible for swearing in witnesses?
Judge
Baliff
Court Recorder
Clerk of the Court
7
The most widely used system of indigent defense involves ________.
Criminal Justice System
American Bar Association
Public Defender Programs
Illinois State Appellate Jurisdiction
8
A jury that is isolated from the public has been ________.
Preempted
Subpoened
Sequestered
Challenged
9
Which of the following witnesses provides information about the personality, family life, business acumen, and so on
Secure
Expert
Character
Eyewittness
10
The most important form of prosecutorial discretion lies in the power to ________.
handle matters relating to individuals declared mentally incompetent
serve as a judge of probate to oversee wills
charge, or not to charge, a person with an offense
test the credibility and the memory of the witness
11
The intentional making of a false statement as part of the testimony by a sworn witness in a judicial proceeding is
probative value
hearsay
Perjury
reasonable doubt
12
By law and judicial precedent, television cameras are permitted in all state and federal courtrooms.
False
True
13
The role of a defense attorney does NOT include ________.
representing the accused
testing the strength of the prosecution's case
representing the state
appealing a conviction
14
A work group member who has the responsibility of demonstrating to a jury a defendant is guilty beyond reasonable Doubt
Baliff
Prosecutor
Judge
Defense Counsel
15
Prosecutors are required to assist the defense in building its case by making available any evidence in their possession
False
True
16
Who keeps order in the courtroom and announces the judge's entry to the courtroom?
Clerk of the Court
Court Reporter
Defense Attorney
Baliff
17
Exculpatory evidence is defined as any information having a tendency to clear a person of guilt or blame.
True
False
18
Juries in most states are composed of how many members?
23
12
8
6
19
Which of the following officially notifies witnesses that they are to appear in court to testify?
Sentence
Appeal
Bill
Subpeona
20
Which of the following witnesses provides information about the personality, family life, business acumen, of defendant
Lay Witness
Eyewittness
Character Witness
Prosecution Witness
21
Which of the following statements is false regarding the role of the judge in the courtroom work group?
The judge holds ultimate authority in ruling on matters of law.
judge is responsible for imposing a sentence.
The judge is responsible for presenting the state's case
The primary duty of a judge is to ensure justice
22
Court-appointed defense attorneys, whose fees are paid at a set rate by local or state government, are also called _____
Assigned Counsel
Private Counsel
Opposing Counsel
Public Counsel
23
All of the following are outsiders to the courtroom work group, EXCEPT ________.
Baliff
Victims
Defendants
Lay Witnesses
24
Which of the following terms describes an attorney who works for a law firm?
prosecuting attorney
court-appointed counsel
private attorney
court-appointed counsel
25
Who creates a record of all that occurs during the trial?
Court Reporter
Prosecutor
Bailiff
Clerk of the Court
