Judicial System Knowledge Quiz

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The conversation covers various aspects of the judicial system, including declining civility in courtrooms, the Model Code of Judicial Conduct, and the roles of courtroom workgroup members. It highlights the prosecutor as the gatekeeper of the criminal justice system and explains the prosecutors role in representing government interests. The primary responsibility of defense attorneys is ensuring the state does not incarcerate innocent people. The Sixth Amendment guarantees a speedy trial, and the MNaghten Rule is a test for legal insanity. Judges misconduct can harm the judicial systems reputation. Public defenders are government employees, and an alibi is an affirmative defense. The federal court system is four-tiered, and the adversarial system involves opposing sides. Serious crimes are heard in trial courts of general jurisdiction, and the Supreme Court is the highest court. Exculpatory evidence can exonerate defendants, and booking involves fingerprinting. The judiciary is the least dangerous branch, and drug courts reduce recidiv

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The ______ provides a set of ethical principles and guidelines for judges. Group of answer choices Ethical Code of the Judicial Branch Code of Judicial Ethics Model Code of Judicial Conduct Federal Statutes for Judicial Conduct
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Model Code of Judicial Conduct
Which member of the courtroom workgroup is considered the “gatekeeper” of the criminal justice system? Group of answer choices the prosecutor the defense attorney the judge the local police chief
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The member of the courtroom workgroup considered the "gatekeeper" of the criminal justice system is the prosecutor.
Who does the prosecutor represent in a criminal case? Group of answer choices the people (victims in particular) the interests of the government the police department that investigated the case the legislature because it is the law-making body of the state
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In a criminal case, the prosecutor represents the interests of the government.
What is the primary responsibility of the defense attorney? Group of answer choices to certify that justice is served to prove the defendant’s innocence to ensure that the state does not incarcerate innocent people to accurately account for billable hours
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The primary responsibility of the defense attorney is to ensure that the state does not incarcerate innocent people.
Which constitutional amendment guarantees the right to a speedy trial? Group of answer choices Sixth First Eighth Fourteenth
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The Sixth Amendment guarantees the right to a speedy trial.
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Which is a test for legal insanity that requires the defense to show the defendant did not understand the nature of their actions? Group of answer choices not guilty by reason of insanity guilty but insane irresistible impulse test M'Naghten Rule
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The test for legal insanity that requires the defense to show the defendant did not understand the nature of their actions is the M'Naghten Rule.
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A judge’s behaviors, and especially their misconduct, can negatively impact the reputation of the entire judicial system. Group of answer choices True False
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True. A judge's behaviors and especially their misconduct can negatively impact the reputation of the entire judicial system. This is because judges are expected to uphold the highest standards of integrity and fairness, and any deviation from these standards can undermine public trust in the judicial process.
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Public defenders, like prosecutors, are paid government employees—most commonly found in larger jurisdictions. Group of answer choices True False
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True. Public defenders, like prosecutors, are paid government employees and are most commonly found in larger jurisdictions.
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An alibi is considered an affirmative defense. Group of answer choices True False
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True. An alibi is considered an affirmative defense. An affirmative defense is a set of facts other than those alleged by the plaintiff which, if proven by the defendant, defeats or mitigates the legal consequences of the defendant's otherwise unlawful conduct.
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What is the four-tiered federal system that includes supreme courts, circuit courts of appeal, district courts, and magistrate courts? Group of answer choices federal court system appellate court system dual court system adversarial system
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The correct answer is: federal court system. If you have any other legal questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask!
What term describes a legal system in which there is a contest between two opposing sides? Group of answer choices adversarial system consensus system conflict system united court system
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The correct term that describes a legal system in which there is a contest between two opposing sides is "adversarial system."
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The more serious criminal violations are heard in which type of trial courts? Group of answer choices trial courts of general jurisdiction trial courts of limited jurisdiction district courts state supreme courts
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For more serious criminal violations, the correct answer is:
- Trial courts of general jurisdiction
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Which is the highest court in the nation? Group of answer choices Supreme Court Court of General Jurisdiction Court of Limited Jurisdiction Appellate Court
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The highest court in the nation is the Supreme Court.
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The Supreme Court only has jurisdiction over cases that are mandated by ______ or the Constitution. Group of answer choices the president the Senate congress lower courts
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The correct answer is: Congress. The Supreme Court only has jurisdiction over cases that are mandated by Congress or the Constitution.
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What is exculpatory evidence? Group of answer choices evidence that could be damaging to the defense evidence that could exonerate the defendant any evidence presented at trial any evidence excluded from trial
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Exculpatory evidence is evidence that could exonerate the defendant.
At what stage of the pretrial process is the person accused fingerprinted, photographed, and questioned? Group of answer choices booking initial appearance pretrial release preliminary hearing
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The correct answer is booking. During the booking stage, the accused person is fingerprinted, photographed, and questioned.
What is another term for “charging the jury?” Group of answer choices prosecution rebuttal jury selection preliminary instructions jury instructions
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Another term for “charging the jury” is:
- Jury instructions
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What branch of the government has been referred to as the “least dangerous” branch? Group of answer choices legislative executive judiciary public
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The judiciary branch is often referred to as the "least dangerous" branch of government.
Research suggests that drug courts have been successful in reducing recidivism. Group of answer choices True False
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True. Research suggests that drug courts have been successful in reducing recidivism.
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