Chapter Review
Chapter 5:
The Court System
Practice Test
1.
Which of these characteristics does NOT describe the adversarial legal system?
a.
The trial is a contest between opposing sides.
b.
The judge makes rulings on the law.
c.
The judge presents and comments on the evidence.
d.
The judge manages the trial.
2.
Which of these characteristics does NOT describe the inquisitorial legal system?
a.
The judge questions the witnesses.
b.
The judge orders witnesses to appear.
c.
The judge conducts searches.
d.
The judge or jury determines the truth from facts presented by the opposing sides.
3.
The Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution requires that juries __________.
a.
be provided in criminal cases in both state and federal court
b.
be provided in civil cases in both state and federal court
c.
consist of twelve persons in criminal cases
d.
be comprised of citizens who are 18 years old and speak English
4.
Trials occur __________.
a.
in most criminal cases because a jury is generally able to decide guilt or innocence accurately
b.
in few criminal cases because most criminals plea bargain
c.
in most civil cases because judges can understand the complex issues presented by today's cases
d.
in few civil cases because there is generally no right to a jury trial in civil cases
5.
What is voir dire?
a.
process of calling people to jury service
b.
process of assigning jurors to specific cases
c.
process of screening people for jury service in a particular case
d.
process of removing jurors from a case because of their inability to reach a fair verdict
6.
Which of the following is a characteristic of an appeals court?
a.
Evidence is submitted through the proper witness.
b.
Only arguments from attorneys are presented in court.
c.
Witnesses give testimony under oath.
d.
Juries decide the facts.
7.
When the highest state court in a state makes a decision, this precedent must be followed by __________.
a.
all federal trial courts in the state
b.
all federal appellate courts in the state
c.
the U.S. Supreme Court
d.
the lower appellate and trial courts in the state
8.
What type of case would likely be heard in federal court?
a.
divorce between two persons who now live in different states
b.
criminal case involving shoplifting
c.
car accident case in which plaintiff and defendant live in different states and the plaintiff is suing for $100,000
d.
probate case in which a son is claiming that his deceased father was not competent when he made his will
9.
What statement is NOT true about the U.S. Supreme Court?
a.
The U.S. Supreme Court hears very few cases that it is asked to review.
b.
The U.S. Supreme Court accepts cases by granting petitions of certiorari.
c.
The party who appeals its case to the U.S. Supreme Court is usually the winning party in the lower court.
d.
If the U.S. Supreme Court decides to hear a case, the attorneys submit written briefs and make oral arguments.
10.
Why is the Case of
Gideon
v.
Wainwright
important?
a.
It set a new precedent for the entire country.
b.
It showed that state law is paramount.
c.
It showed that once precedent has been established, it cannot change.
d.
It set a new precedent for the state of Florida.
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