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Chapter 08 Multiple Choice Self-Quiz
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The appeals of cases that went against the federal government in the lower courts are coordinated by this person.
magistrate judge
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solicitor general
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prosecutor
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clerk of court
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Who is the most powerful person in the criminal justice system?
chief prosecutor
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chief defense attorney
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judge
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sheriff
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These criminal justice system professionals defend the United States in civil suits.
U.S. marshals
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solicitors general
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U.S. defense attorneys general
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U.S. attorneys
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This court officer prepares transcripts of court proceedings.
court reporter
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judge
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clerk of the court
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bailiff
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In jurisdictions that have these systems, a full-time staff of attorneys represents indigent offenders.
public-defender system
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assigned-counsel system
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criminal justice system
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indigent-assistance system
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This court officer keeps the court records and provides a pool of jurors for cases that go to trial.
general assistant
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bailiff
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court reporter
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clerk of the court
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This agency is at the top of the federal hierarchy of prosecution.
White House
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U.S. Department of Justice
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U.S. Supreme Court
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Department of Homeland Security
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What do probation officers do besides supervise probationers?
maintain order in the courtroom
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take notes on the proceedings
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write pre-sentence investigation reports
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manage the court's non-judicial functions
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The decision in this case set forth that the accused has the right to an attorney, whether the offense is a misdemeanor or a felony, if the offense is punishable by incarceration.
Schall v. Martin
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United States v. Leon
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Argersinger v. Hamlin
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Weems v. United States
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This participant in the criminal justice system helps those who cannot afford bail to get out of jail while awaiting trial.
bail agent
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defense attorney
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bailiff
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bail enforcement agent
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