Question 1

Appellate courts _____________ ​

Accepted Answer

Appellate courts do not hear cases de novo, determine the defendant's guilt or innocence, or determine questions of fact. Instead, they review the proceedings of lower courts to ensure that the law was applied correctly, making them responsible for determining questions of law.

Question 2

The_____________function of the court is concerned with protecting the rights of individual citizens against the power of the state.

Accepted Answer

The due process function of the court is primarily concerned with ensuring fair treatment through the judicial system and protecting the rights of individuals against the power of the state. This includes safeguarding individuals' rights during legal proceedings to prevent unjust or arbitrary treatment by the government.

Question 3

A public civil officer or official with limited judicial authority within a particular geographic area, such as the authority toissue an arrest warrant, is __________ ​

Accepted Answer

A magistrate is a public civil officer or official with limited judicial authority within a particular geographic area, including the authority to issue arrest warrants.

Question 4

The authority tohear a particular case is known as a court's __________ ​

Accepted Answer

Jurisdiction refers to the authority granted to a court to hear and decide cases. This legal term encompasses the court's power to make legal judgments and decisions based on the type of case and the geographic location of the issue.

Question 5

Courts having original jurisdiction are courts of the first instance, otherwise known as __________ ​

Accepted Answer

Courts of original jurisdiction, where cases are tried in the first instance, are known as trial courts. They are where legal disputes are initially brought and heard.

Question 6

Constitutional guarantees, such as the right tocounsel, the right toa jury trial, and protection from self-incrimination, are part of which function? ​

Accepted Answer

These constitutional guarantees are part of the due process function, which ensures fair treatment through the normal judicial system, especially as a citizen's entitlement.

Question 7

Lower courts that have jurisdiction over one specific area of criminal activity, such as illegal drugs or domestic violence, are called ____________ ​

Accepted Answer

Problem-solving courts are specialized courts that focus on one type of offense or issue, such as drug courts, mental health courts, and domestic violence courts, with the goal of addressing the underlying problems leading to criminal behavior.

Question 8

The court's legitimacy is based on twofactors: impartiality and ________ ​

Accepted Answer

The court's legitimacy is based on its impartiality and independence, ensuring it can make fair decisions without undue influence from external forces.

Question 9

The federal court system has____________U.S. Courts of Appeals, alsoreferred toas U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeals.

Accepted Answer

There are 13 U.S. Courts of Appeals in the federal court system, also known as U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeals. These include 11 numbered circuits, the District of Columbia Circuit, and the Federal Circuit.

Question 10

Statements in which judges express the reasons for the court's decision in a case are __________ ​

Accepted Answer

Opinions are the written explanations by judges on the legal reasoning behind their decisions in court cases. Verdicts are the decisions themselves, recommendations are suggestions that may or may not be legally binding, and oral arguments are the spoken presentations made to a judge or appellate court by lawyers (or parties when representing themselves) before a decision is made.

Question 11

Which of the following is NoT  a decision made by appellate court judges? ​

Accepted Answer

Appellate court judges do not decide whether there should be additional charges. Their role is to review decisions of lower courts to determine if there were errors in the application of law. They do not initiate or add new charges.

Question 12

If the U.S. Supreme Court orders a lower court tosend it the record of a case for official review, a(n)_____________ is issued tothe lower court toofficially notify that court of its intent toreview. ​

Accepted Answer

A writ of certiorari is the order issued by the Supreme Court to a lower court to send the records of a case to it for review. This is a common procedure when the Supreme Court agrees to hear an appeal from a lower court decision.

Question 13

The ____________ function of the court is concerned with speed and efficiency.

Accepted Answer

The bureaucratic function of the court focuses on the efficient and speedy processing of cases, emphasizing administrative procedures and the management of court operations.

Question 14

Drug courts, juvenile courts, domestic courts, and elder courts are all examples of _________ ​

Accepted Answer

Specialty courts are designed to address specific types of cases or issues, such as drug offenses, juvenile matters, domestic relations, and elder issues, with a focus on rehabilitation and specialized treatment rather than solely on punishment.

Question 15

The_______________of the court has its historical roots in the medical model of criminal justice.

Accepted Answer

The rehabilitative function of the court is historically rooted in the medical model of criminal justice, which focuses on treating and rehabilitating offenders rather than solely punishing them.

Question 16

The lowest tier of the federal court system is the ___________ ​

Accepted Answer

The U.S. District Courts are the lowest tier of the federal court system, serving as the trial courts where federal cases are first heard and decided.

Question 17

The U.S. Supreme Court consists of one chief justice along with   ____associate justices. ​

Accepted Answer

The U.S. Supreme Court consists of one Chief Justice and eight Associate Justices, making a total of nine Justices on the Court.

Question 18

Courts whohandle misdemeanors and some civil matters are referred toas _____ ​

Accepted Answer

Courts of limited jurisdiction are specialized courts that handle specific types of cases, including misdemeanors and some civil matters, unlike courts of general jurisdiction which handle a broader range of cases.

Question 19

Which of the following courts is primarily considered as a "reviewer" of judicial decisions? ​

Accepted Answer

Appellate courts primarily function to review decisions made by lower courts, including trial courts, to ensure the correct application of law and procedure. They do not conduct trials but rather assess appeals for errors in the application of law.

Question 20

The United States has____________different and separate judicial systems.

Accepted Answer

The United States has 52 different and separate judicial systems, one for each state and one for the federal government.

Quiz 7: Courts and the Quest for Justice

Appellate courts _____________

The_____________function of the court is concerned with protecting the rights of individual citizens against the power of the state.

A public civil officer or official with limited judicial authority within a particular geographic area, such as the authority toissue an arrest warrant, is __________

The authority tohear a particular case is known as a court's __________

Courts having original jurisdiction are courts of the first instance, otherwise known as __________

Constitutional guarantees, such as the right tocounsel, the right toa jury trial, and protection from self-incrimination, are part of which function?

Lower courts that have jurisdiction over one specific area of criminal activity, such as illegal drugs or domestic violence, are called ____________

The court's legitimacy is based on twofactors: impartiality and ________

The federal court system has____________U.S. Courts of Appeals, alsoreferred toas U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeals.

Statements in which judges express the reasons for the court's decision in a case are __________

Which of the following is NoT a decision made by appellate court judges?

If the U.S. Supreme Court orders a lower court tosend it the record of a case for official review, a(n) _____________ is issued tothe lower court toofficially notify that court of its intent toreview.

The ____________ function of the court is concerned with speed and efficiency.

Drug courts, juvenile courts, domestic courts, and elder courts are all examples of _________

The_______________of the court has its historical roots in the medical model of criminal justice.

The lowest tier of the federal court system is the ___________

The U.S. Supreme Court consists of one chief justice along with ____associate justices.

Courts whohandle misdemeanors and some civil matters are referred toas _____

Which of the following courts is primarily considered as a "reviewer" of judicial decisions?

The United States has____________different and separate judicial systems.

Quiz 7: Courts and the Quest for Justice

Appellate courts _____________ ​

The_____________function of the court is concerned with protecting the rights of individual citizens against the power of the state.

A public civil officer or official with limited judicial authority within a particular geographic area, such as the authority toissue an arrest warrant, is __________ ​

The authority tohear a particular case is known as a court's __________ ​

Courts having original jurisdiction are courts of the first instance, otherwise known as __________ ​

Constitutional guarantees, such as the right tocounsel, the right toa jury trial, and protection from self-incrimination, are part of which function? ​

Lower courts that have jurisdiction over one specific area of criminal activity, such as illegal drugs or domestic violence, are called ____________ ​

The court's legitimacy is based on twofactors: impartiality and ________ ​

The federal court system has____________U.S. Courts of Appeals, alsoreferred toas U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeals.

Statements in which judges express the reasons for the court's decision in a case are __________ ​

Which of the following is NoT a decision made by appellate court judges? ​

If the U.S. Supreme Court orders a lower court tosend it the record of a case for official review, a(n) _____________ is issued tothe lower court toofficially notify that court of its intent toreview. ​

The ____________ function of the court is concerned with speed and efficiency.

Drug courts, juvenile courts, domestic courts, and elder courts are all examples of _________ ​

The_______________of the court has its historical roots in the medical model of criminal justice.

The lowest tier of the federal court system is the ___________ ​

The U.S. Supreme Court consists of one chief justice along with ____associate justices. ​

Courts whohandle misdemeanors and some civil matters are referred toas _____ ​

Which of the following courts is primarily considered as a "reviewer" of judicial decisions? ​

The United States has____________different and separate judicial systems.

Appellate courts _____________

A public civil officer or official with limited judicial authority within a particular geographic area, such as the authority toissue an arrest warrant, is __________

The authority tohear a particular case is known as a court's __________

Courts having original jurisdiction are courts of the first instance, otherwise known as __________

Constitutional guarantees, such as the right tocounsel, the right toa jury trial, and protection from self-incrimination, are part of which function?

Lower courts that have jurisdiction over one specific area of criminal activity, such as illegal drugs or domestic violence, are called ____________

The court's legitimacy is based on twofactors: impartiality and ________

Statements in which judges express the reasons for the court's decision in a case are __________

Which of the following is NoT a decision made by appellate court judges?

If the U.S. Supreme Court orders a lower court tosend it the record of a case for official review, a(n) _____________ is issued tothe lower court toofficially notify that court of its intent toreview.

Drug courts, juvenile courts, domestic courts, and elder courts are all examples of _________

The lowest tier of the federal court system is the ___________

The U.S. Supreme Court consists of one chief justice along with ____associate justices.

Courts whohandle misdemeanors and some civil matters are referred toas _____

Which of the following courts is primarily considered as a "reviewer" of judicial decisions?