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The U.S.has two separate court systems that function within the American criminal justice system today: the federal court system and the state court system.What are some of the similarities and differences between the two systems.

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State courts do not hear cases involving...

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Listed below are members of the courtroom work group. Match the job title with the appropriate job definition.Match the term in the numbered column with the answer in the lettered column. -The court officer whose duties are to keep order in the courtroom and to maintain physical custody of the jury.


A) Defense Attorney
B) Bailiff
C) Judge
D) Public Defender

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A subpoena:


A) orders the sheriff to make an arrest.
B) is issued by a bailiff.
C) results in a trial de novo.
D) may require an individual to appear in court.

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Which statement is false regarding the role of the judge in the courtroom work group?


A) The judge holds ultimate authority in ruling on matters of law.
B) The primary duty of a judge is to ensure justice.
C) The judge is responsible for presenting the state's case against the defendant.
D) If a guilty verdict has been returned, the judge is responsible for imposing a sentence.

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_____________ is an organized program that offers services to victims of crime in the areas of crisis intervention and follow-up counseling and that helps victims secure their rights under the law.

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Victim Ass...

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A licensed trial lawyer hired or appointed to conduct the legal defense of a person accused of a crime and to represent him or her before a court of law.

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The role of a defense attorney includes all of the following except:


A) quasi-legal advisor to the police.
B) testing the strength of the prosecution's case.
C) appealing a conviction.
D) representing the accused.

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The U.S.Federal Court system was created by the:


A) U.S. Constitution. Article III, Section 1.
B) 12แต—สฐ Amendment to the U.S. Constitution
C) State Court System
D) President George Washington

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Prosecutorial discretion is the decision-making power of prosecutors,which is based on the wide range of choices available to them.List and describe three of these areas.Include the benefits and pitfalls of each area.

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Discretion is available in the handling ...

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The U.S.District Courts are the:


A) trial courts for the federal system.
B) appellate courts for the federal system
C) courts of last resort for the federal system
D) civil courts for the federal system

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Describe the three tiered structure of the federal court system.

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As a result of constitutional mandates,c...

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List and define three members of the nonprofessional courtroom participants and their roles in the day to day process in the court room.

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Defendants,victims,jurors,and most witne...

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Courts that have the authority to review a decision made by a lower court are said to have:


A) original jurisdiction.
B) oversight jurisdiction.
C) mandatory jurisdiction.
D) appellate jurisdiction

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The U.S.Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and the 12 regional courts of appeals are often referred to as circuit courts.Describe what the typical regional court of appeals looks like.How many judges are on a typical court,how long do they serve,how the chief justice selected,etc.

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Each court of appeals consists of six or...

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The Herrera decision severely limited access by state defendants to federal courts,with the ruling that new evidence of innocence is no reason for a federal court to order a new state trial if constitutional grounds are lacking

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Listed below are members of the courtroom work group. Match the job title with the appropriate job definition.Match the term in the numbered column with the answer in the lettered column. -An attorney employed by a government agency or sub agency,or by a private organization under contract to a government body,for the purpose of providing defense services to indigents,or an attorney who has volunteered such service.


A) Defense Attorney
B) Bailiff
C) Judge
D) Public Defender

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