Liberty University CJUS 330 Quiz 1

Liberty University CJUS 330 Quiz 1

Quiz 1:

Why are law-on-the-books approaches to reducing court delay considered ineffective?

Because they ignore the dynamics of courthouse justice

Approximately ____________ people earn a living working in the criminal justice system.

                2.5 million

A majority of cases are resolved using ____________.

                Plea Bargains

Which of the following is NOT a legal defense in American law?

                Retribution

Which of the following is NOT a type of criminal defense that may negate or minimize an individual's guilt or responsibility?

                Monetary Defense

In a criminal case, the burden of proof is ____________.

                Beyond a reasonable doubt

In a civil case, the burden of proof is ____________.

                By a preponderance of the evidence

Members of the courtroom work group develop a general agreement about what constitutes a(n) ____________, or what is typical for that kind of case.

                Normal Crime

Legal ethics represents a type of ____________, in which principles are related to specific issues.

                Applied Ethics

The Amendment that ensures the defendant has the right to an attorney is the ____________ Amendment.

                Sixth

Which amendment ensures that the defendant is protected against double jeopardy?

                Fifth Amendment

In recent years, delay has been viewed as hampering society's need for ____________.

                Speedy Prosecution

Which characteristic governs the working relationships of judge, prosecutor, and defense attorney in the courtroom?

                Cooperation

The purpose of bail is to ____________.

                Ensure that the defendant appear for their court date

The ____________ is a phenomenon that states that things in pop culture will influence jurors to expect more forensic evidence to convict defendants of crimes, no matter the type of case.

                CSI Effect

What is one of the problems that can arise from the use of discretion in the criminal justice system?

                Disparities in sentencing can arise that are influenced by the defendant's personal characteristics such as race, socio-economic class, or sexual orientation.

Which model in criminal justice refers to the belief that the accused are innocent until proven guilty?

                Due Process Model

____________ laws are federal or state statutes that specify time limits for bringing a case to trial after arrest.

                Speedy-Trial

The National Center for State Courts landmark 1978 study on delay in criminal cases found that assertions about that delay affecting ____________ were not supported.

                Prosecutor’s decisions to offer lenient plea bargains

You are a law enforcement agent and you are getting ready to serve a warrant. What amendment do you need to ensure you know and follow?

                Fourth Amendment

Which criminal justice model focuses on apprehending, convicting, and punishing offenders?

                Crime Control Model

A ____________ is a crime that is more serious and can provide sentences in prison for over a year or death

                Felony

Legal ethics is of critical importance because the American legal system is based on ____________, which must be regulated to ensure a "fair fight."

                The Adversarial System

Which anticrime campaign has greatly increased the volume of cases coming into court, resulting in an increase in assembly-line justice?

                War on Drugs

Which amendment deals with protection against self-incrimination?

                Fifth Amendment