Trial Courts General Jurisdiction

Summary

Trial courts are generally courts of general jurisdiction, handling a wide range of cases, unlike courts of limited jurisdiction. Judges are highly respected due to their role in justice. Strict interpretation of the Constitution focuses on literal language. Supreme Court justices serve for life. The U.S. Constitution is the supreme law. Jurisdiction defines a courts power. After arrest, suspects appear before a judge. The Federal Rules of Evidence guide criminal trials. Double jeopardy exceptions include state and federal law violations. In bench trials, judges find facts. Juries convict beyond reasonable doubt if doubts are remote.

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Judges are commonly ranked as one of the most respected professions. True False
True. Judges are commonly ranked as one of the most respected professions due to their role in upholding justice and maintaining the rule of law.
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Strict interpretation of the Constitution focuses on the literal meaning of the language contained in the document. True False
True. Strict interpretation of the Constitution focuses on the literal meaning of the language contained in the document.
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Supreme Court justices are ______. up for reelection every 4 years up for reelection every 6 years appointed for a *-year term appointed for life
Supreme Court justices are appointed for life, meaning they serve until they retire, pass away, or are impeached and removed from office.
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Supreme Court justices are ______. *.up for reelection every 4 years *.up for reelection every 6 years *.appointed for a *-year term *.appointed for life
Supreme Court justices are appointed for life, meaning they serve until they retire, pass away, or are impeached and removed from office.
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What is the supreme law of the land in the United States? U.S. Constitution U.S. Code state and federal law acts of Congress
The supreme law of the land in the United States is the U.S. Constitution. It takes precedence over any conflicting state or federal laws.
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______ is the extent of a particular court’s power to make legal decisions and judgments. Ripeness Judicial review Probable cause Jurisdiction
The answer to your question is: Jurisdiction. Jurisdiction is the extent of a particular court’s power to make legal decisions and judgments.
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A suspect has been taken into custody by the police. What is the next step in the movement of this case through the criminal justice system? The suspect enters into plea negotiations. A search warrant of the suspects’ property is approved by the judge. The suspect will be brought before the judge for their initial appearance. The suspect is given the option to appeal their custody.
The next step in the movement of the case through the criminal justice system is:
- The suspect will be brought before the judge for their initial appearance.
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Most states have guidelines for what may be presented during a criminal trial based at least in part on the ______. Criminal Evidence Act Bill of Rights Federal Rules of Evidence Constitution
The correct answer to your query is the Federal Rules of Evidence. These rules govern the admissibility of evidence in criminal trials in most states.
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Which of the following describes an exception to double jeopardy? An individual can be tried again if they were convicted of the crime in order to secure a harsher punishment. If the crime violated both state and federal laws, and the defendant was acquitted in a state court, they can be tried in a federal court. An individual may be tried after their acquittal if prosecutors discover irrefutable evidence that they were guilty of the crime. The defendant may be tried again if the result of the original jury deliberations was deadlock.
If the crime violated both state and federal laws, and the defendant was acquitted in a state court, they can be tried in a federal court. This is known as the "dual sovereignty" doctrine.
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A400 jury acquits a defendant of murder, but years later, the new owners of the defendant’s prior home discover explicit photos of the crime, proving that the defendant did, in fact, murder the victim. Based on this case, the defendant was ______. not factually guilty, and legal guilt was not established factually guilty but legal guilt was not established not factually guilty, but legal guilt was established factually guilty and legal guilt was established
The correct answer is: factually guilty but legal guilt was not established.
Double jeopardy prevents a defendant from being tried again for the same crime after an acquittal, even if new evidence emerges.
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In a bench trial, the ______ acts as the fact finder. prosecutor defense judge jury
In a bench trial, the judge acts as the fact finder.
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The jury believes that the defendant is guilty. Although they are not completely free from doubt, and they do recognize that the defense’s counterargument could potentially be true, the jury agrees that the chances are so remote that it is almost impossible. Based on this information, they would most likely ______. acquit the defendant because there are some doubts, even though they are unlikely find the defendant guilty beyond a reasonable doubt find the defendant guilty due to a preponderance of evidence tell the judge that they are unable to decide on a verdict because some doubt exists
The jury would most likely find the defendant guilty beyond a reasonable doubt since the doubts they have are considered remote and almost impossible...
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