Chapter 12 Multiple Choice Quiz

The primary function of trial courts is to

Dan was convicted of robbery in a trial court of original jurisdiction. If he now requests a review of the fairness of his trial, this would likely be heard by

Original jurisdiction refers to

Assume that the state of New York sues the state of Vermont. Which court will have original jurisdiction over this case?

Which members of the courtroom workgroup are considered most powerful owing due to their discretion?

What did the case of Gideon v. Wainwright establish for indigent defendants in the states?

Jennifer has pleaded not guilty and has chosen a bench trial. Who will decide her guilt or innocence?

Which of the following is not one of the three primary ways to formally charge a defendant?

Which of the following is true of grand juries?

The formal proceeding in which the defendant enters a plea is called

The obligation of both state and defense to disclose a list of witnesses is referred to as a rule of

When someone charged with multiple offenses pleads guilty to only some of the charges in exchange for having the others dropped, the arrangement is known as

Presentencing investigation reports are prepared by

Before a petit jury can be empaneled, what must occur?

If an appellate court finds that there was a harmless error in a lower court case, this means that:

Which philosophy of legal reasoning assumes that there is a single correct answer to decisions of law?

How many citizens usually make up a petit jury?

During voir dire, a potential juror recognized the defendant as a family friend. In this case the prosecutor would likely:

A piece of bloody clothing would be what type of evidence?

Jurisprudence of rights is mainly concerned with

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