Quiz #2



Quiz #3

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There are 20 questions below. Please read each question carefully and select the correct answer. Some of the questions are True and False, some are multiple choice. The first 15 questions are worth one (1) point each. Question 16 and 20 are worth two(2) points each. The bonus question is worth an additional 10 points.

1. At a preliminary hearing, the judge or magistrate decides if there is adequate cause to require the accused to stand trial

T F

2. At the arraignment, the accused will again be advised of his or her constitutional rights

T F

3. Double Jeopardy means that you will play the game of jeopardy twice

T F

4. There are many “Motions” at Arraignment. One of these motions may be, A Motion

Of the appointment of an interpreter

T F

Multiple-Choice

5. The Latin phrase for "I do not wish to contend." Select the correct answer below

a. Nolo esta bien

b. Nolo Testify

c. Nolo Bueno

d. Nolo Contendere

e. None of the above

6. Release on Own Recognizance is also known as an:

a. OR

b. ROR

c. ROOR

d. None of the above

7. A defendant may change their appearance by growing out their hair or wearing a nice suit. The reasons are for/because:

a. Not look like a gang member or thug

b. May sway the jury

c. A trick from the defendant’s lawyer

d. All of the above are correct

e. A only

8. A term derived from the Latin "in propria persona," meaning "for one's self," used in some states to describe a person who handles his or her own case

a. Be my on attorney

b. Pro Per

c. Prolawyer

d. None of the above, there is no such thing

True or False

9. Merriam Webster defines Voir Dire as a preliminary examination to determine the competency of a witness or juror

T F

Multiple-Choice

10. Plea Bargaining is nothing more than:

a. an agreement between the prosecuting attorney and the defense to reduce a charge to a lesser crime

b. to drop certain charges

c. to receive a lessened sentence in return for a guilty or nolo contendere plea

d. A and B only

e. All of the above are true

11. In your “in class” assignment to watch the movie, “12 Angry Men,” what type of knife was alleged to have been used to commit the murder?

a. A kitchen, steak knife

b. A large folding knife

c. A switch blade knife

d. A Boy Scout pocket knife

12. In your “in class” assignment to watch the movie, “12 Angry Men,” what were the results of the very first vote among the jury?

a. 11 to 1 for acquittal

b. 11 to 1 for conviction

c. 10 to 2 for acquittal

d. 10 to 2 for conviction

e. 6 to 6 for guilty

13. Remember that “A statement is an oral or written assertion or nonverbal conduct of a person if it is intended by the person as an assertion.” Select example(s) of non-verbal communication from below:

a. Shaking hands

b. Hugging

c. Facial gestures

d. All of the above

e. None of the above

True or False

14. A trial is not a contest between the prosecution and the defense but a search for how well the defense can lie and put up excuses

T F

15. The opening statement from the prosecutor is very important as this will tell the jury “What they expect the evidence to show”

T F

16. In the United States legal system, there are two standards of proof that must be met before the judge decides who wins a case

T F

17. Getting your witnesses to court is very easy. All you have to do is give them a subpoena and they will come to court because they know a “Bench Warrant” will be issued.

T F

18. Juvenile witnesses are usually very good witnesses and are most likely a much better witness than adults might be. One main reason is because juveniles don’t know how to lie.

T F

19. Prior to providing your testimony as a witness, you are always asked to raise your hand and swear to God that you will tell the truth

T F

20. The defendant is entitled to be confronted by the witnesses against him or her. This is the “Confrontation Clause.” The Confrontation Clause of 8th Amendment

T F

Bonus Question, This fill in the blank question is worth a total of 10 points.

Hearsay is a statement heard by a witness outside of court. However, there are numerous exceptions to hearsay. One is known as a “dying declaration.” Under this circumstance, the declarant while believing that his death was , concerning the cause or circumstances of what he believed to be his impending death.”

Write down your answer in the blank above. Answer doesn’t have to be “exact verbiage used.”

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