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1) When is a jury “hung”?
A
When the jury cannot reach a verdict
B
When the jury only hears felony cases
C
When the jury violates the rules set by the judge
D
When the jury votes for the execution of the accused
2) Who carries the burden of proof in a criminal case?
A
the defendant
B
the prosecution
C
the judge
D
the jury
3) What is it called when the defendant accepts a guilty plea for a lesser charge?
A
Plea Bargain
B
Indictment
C
Remand
D
Arraignment
4) What does it mean when a defendant in a criminal case has been indicted?
A
They are guilty.
B
They are formally charged with the crime.
C
They have accepted a plea bargain.
D
They are acquitted.
5) The judge allowed Grant to return home until his court date. Grant had to put up $10,000 in order to ensure his return. What is this called?
A
Proposition
B
Plea Bargain
C
Bail
D
Perjury
6) Which of the following steps in a criminal case are in order?
A
Arrest, preliminary hearing, arraignment, trial
B
Preliminary hearing, arrest, arraignment, trial
C
Verdict, arraignment, indictment, appeal
D
Indictment, arrest, appeal, trial
7) When sentencing juveniles, what is the ultimate goal?
A
To punish the juvenile offender
B
Harsh punishments through retribution
C
To rehabilitate the juvenile offender
D
To reprimand the juvenile offender
8) Who are the two sides in a criminal case when referring to our adversarial system of justice?
A
Judge and Bailiff
B
Judge and Jury
C
Plaintiff and Defendant
D
Prosecution and Defense
9) What is the job of the prosecutor/district attorney?
A
to present the plaintiff’s case against the defendant in a civil trial
B
to defend his client against charges in either criminal or civil matters
C
to present the state’s case against the defendant in a criminal trial
D
to arrest and question suspects in a criminal case
10) The jury unanimously voted 12-0 for a “not guilty” verdict in a first degree rape case. The charges were thus dropped. What is another term for this?
A
Contempt of court
B
Hung
C
Acquittal
D
Subpoena
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