Question 1

__________ ensures that the judge will rule according to the applicable rules and precedents without any external influence.&#10;A)Judicial dispassion&#10;B)Judicial independence&#10;C)Recusal&#10;D)Embroilment

Accepted Answer

Judicial independence refers to the idea that judges are free from external influences such as pressure from the government or interest groups, and can make decisions solely based on the law and legal precedents. This ensures that judges can rule impartially and without fear of consequences, leading to fair and just outcomes. Judicial dispassion is a related concept that refers to judges making decisions based purely on rational analysis, without emotion or bias. Recusal is the process by which a judge removes themselves from a case in which they have a conflict of interest or potential bias, while embroilment refers to a situation where a judge becomes involved in a conflict or controversy that could affect their impartiality.

Question 2

The jury is the branch of the criminal justice system that deals with the adjudication and exoneration or punishment of criminal defendants.

Accepted Answer

The jury is a component of the court system, which is part of the judiciary branch of government, not a separate branch of the criminal justice system. The criminal justice system broadly includes law enforcement, courts, and corrections.

Question 3

Which of the following is not an ethical issue discussed in this chapter related to the role of the judge?&#10;A)Judicial bias&#10;B)Time allotment and caseload&#10;C)Inappropriate questioning&#10;D)Conflict of interest

Accepted Answer

C

Question 4

The trier of fact determines the sentence.

Accepted Answer

The trier of fact, typically a jury or judge in a criminal case, determines the sentence within the parameters set by law.

Question 5

Judicial dispassion is a requirement of judicial independence.

Accepted Answer

Judicial dispassion refers to a judge's ability to remain impartial and objective in their decision-making, regardless of personal beliefs or emotions. It is a necessary component of judicial independence, as it ensures that judges are not swayed by external pressures or biases.

Question 6

Which of the following is true regarding the role of the judge?&#10;A)The judge presides over trials and appeals as a legal arbiter.&#10;B)The judge has a responsibility to ensure due process in criminal trials.&#10;C)The judge has an obligation to police the courtroom and the courts for bad actors.&#10;D)All of the above

Accepted Answer

All of the options are true regarding the role of the judge. The judge is responsible for presiding over trials and appeals as a legal arbiter, ensuring due process in criminal trials, and policing the courtroom and the courts for bad actors.

Question 7

Which of the following is considered a post-conviction issue with respect to judicial ethics?&#10;A)Not allowing evidentiary hearings&#10;B)Not making the state look for evidence&#10;C)Providing no forensic testing on DNA motions&#10;D)All of the above

Accepted Answer

All of the options listed are considered post-conviction issues with respect to judicial ethics. Not allowing evidentiary hearings may violate a defendant's due process rights. Failing to require the state to search for and produce evidence that could be favorable to the defendant may violate the prosecutor's duty to disclose exculpatory evidence under Brady v. Maryland. Denying a defendant forensic testing on DNA motions may implicate the defendant's right to access evidence for testing that could exonerate them.

Question 8

Embroilment occurs when the judge rules according to the applicable rules and precedents without any external influence.

Accepted Answer

Embroilment refers to the involvement in conflict or difficulties, not the process of a judge ruling according to rules and precedents.

Question 9

The __________ determines the legal guilt or innocence of a criminal defendant.&#10;A)Judge&#10;B)Jury&#10;C)Trier of fact&#10;D)None of the above

Accepted Answer

The answer of The __________ determines the legal guilt or...

Question 10

The court has an ethical obligation to report misconduct.

Accepted Answer

The court has a duty to uphold ethical standards and to report any misconduct that occurs within the legal system. This helps to maintain the integrity of the legal system and ensures that justice is served fairly and impartially. Failure to report misconduct can lead to further corruption and can undermine public trust in the court system. Therefore, it is important for the court to fulfill its ethical obligation and report any misconduct that it discovers.

Question 11

When there is a conflict of interest,the judge must recuse himself/herself.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When there is a conflict of interest,the...

Question 12

Which of the following is not an ethical issue discussed in this chapter related to the improper influence over the jury?&#10;A)Shaping the facts&#10;B)Allowing access to notes and exhibits&#10;C)Showing conflict of interest&#10;D)Telegraphing bias

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is not an...

Question 13

Jurors tend to take more notes in the beginning and less over time as a trial progresses.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Jurors tend to take more notes in...

Question 14

The judiciary is not above the law and must abide by their own set of ethical obligations or else risk sanction.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The judiciary is not above the law...

Question 15

Trial by jury is the constitutional right of U.S.citizens.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Trial by jury is the constitutional right...

Question 16

The judge dictates which of the following?&#10;A)When jurors must arrive for court in the morning&#10;B)Whether jurors can have contact with friends and family&#10;C)When jurors can take breaks to eat or use the restroom&#10;D)All of the above

Accepted Answer

The answer of The judge dictates which of the following?&#10;A)When...

Question 17

__________ occurs when a person or an agency has competing loyalties,or loyalties that are at odds,because of the need to satisfy multiple roles,duties,or obligations.&#10;A)Embroilment&#10;B)Conflict of interest&#10;C)Judicial bias&#10;D)All of the above

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ occurs when a person or an...

Question 18

The integrity of the court,and its ability to serve the criminal justice system,rests almost entirely in the notion of __________.&#10;A)Judicial independence&#10;B)Judicial interdependence&#10;C)Judicial dispassion&#10;D)None of the above

Accepted Answer

The answer of The integrity of the court,and its ability...

Question 19

Which of the following is an example of improper judicial behavior?&#10;A)Sexting&#10;B)Cursing in open court&#10;C)Asking victims for dates&#10;D)All of the above

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is an example...

Question 20

Any fact or finding gathered in relation to a legal proceeding is considered evidence until a judge says it is not.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Any fact or finding gathered in relation...

Deck 11: Judicial Ethics