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Lesson 9: The Criminal Trial

Quiz by Debbie Rowell

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  • Q1
    The right to a speedy trial is provided for under the
    Fifth Amendment
    Eighth Amendment
    Sixth Amendment
    Fifth Amendment
    300s
  • Q2
    Which of the following is NOT a requirement to serve on a jury?
    A citizen must be a registered voter.
    A citizen must be free from felony convictions.
    A citizen must be able to read, write, and comprehend English.
    A citizen must be 18 years of age.
    300s
  • Q3
    What type of evidence uses inference to establish the likelihood of a fact that is in question?
    relevant
    direct
    circumstantial
    real
    300s
  • Q4
    What type of evidence establishes the existence of a fact that is in question without relying on inference?
    relevant
    circumstantial
    direct
    real
    300s
  • Q5
    The right to confront witnesses during a criminal trial is guaranteed in the
    Sixth Amendment
    Eighth Amendment
    Fourth Amendment
    Fifth Amendment
    300s
  • Q6
    The standard of guilt in criminal trials is
    beyond a reasonable doubt
    without a doubt
    preponderance of the evidence
    clear and convincing evidence
    300s
  • Q7
    In which case did the United States Supreme Court prohibit prosecutors from the use of peremptory challenges to strike possible jurors on the basis of race?
    J.E.B. v. Alabama ex rel. T.B. (1994)
    Georgia v. McCollum (1992)
    Powers v. Ohio (1991)
    Batson v. Kentucky (1986)
    300s
  • Q8
    Venire is best described as
    a pool of citizens called to the courthouse from which the jury will be chosen.
    a list of all those eligible to serve on a criminal trial jury.
    a written questionnaire that potential jurors must complete for the court.
    the preliminary questions that attorneys ask jurors in order to determine if they are biased for or against the defendant.
    300s
  • Q9
    Which of the following is NOT grounds for an appeal?
    to correct an error in the first trial
    the defendant has obtained new, more expensive counsel
    to challenge or correct policy
    an existing law no longer reflects the values of society
    300s
  • Q10
    Which of the following is true regarding peremptory challenges?
    not allowed as a result of Swain v. Alabama
    limited in number
    unlimited
    not allowed in capital cases
    300s
  • Q11
    What crime is exempt from the statute of limitations?
    rape
    murder
    kidnapping
    arson
    300s
  • Q12
    Which of the following is not an affirmative defense?
    insanity
    duress
    alibi
    self-defense
    300s
  • Q13
    The Fifth Amendment includes ________________.
    the right to an attorney
    the right to a speedy trial
    the right to confront witnesses
    the prohibition against double jeopardy
    300s
  • Q14
    The ______________ process involves both written and oral questioning of potential jurors.
    jury challenge
    venire
    jury selection
    voir dire
    300s
  • Q15
    When the jury comes back with a vote for acquittal and the case evidence clearly points to the defendant's guilt, this is known as
    vigilante justice
    a hung jury
    jury nullification
    a mistrial
    300s

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