Question 1

The jury is authorized to enter a sentence against a defendant who has been found guilty.

Accepted Answer

The jury is responsible for determining the guilt or innocence of a defendant, but it is the judge who typically enters the sentence.

Question 2

At the conclusion of the defense case,the prosecution may be given the opportunity to dispute any of the claims raised by the defense.This is called&#10;A)re-direct examination.&#10;B)motion for directed verdict.&#10;C)rebuttal.&#10;D)cross-examination.

Accepted Answer

Rebuttal allows the prosecution to address any points raised by the defense during their case, providing a chance to dispute or clarify any issues. Re-direct examination is used by the defense to clarify or explain issues raised in cross-examination. A motion for directed verdict is a request for immediate acquittal by the defense, before the prosecution presents their case. Cross-examination is a process where an attorney asks questions to a witness to challenge their testimony. None of these choices accurately describe the prosecution's opportunity to dispute defense claims at the end of the defense case.

Question 3

The term used to describe the process of calling a witness to the stand,swearing that witness in,and asking that witness questions is&#10;A)questioning.&#10;B)cross-examination.&#10;C)impeachment.&#10;D)direct examination.

Accepted Answer

The process described in the sentence is known as direct examination, where the attorney for the party who called the witness asks them questions to elicit testimony relevant to the case. The other options, questioning, cross-examination, and impeachment, involve different stages of the witness examination process in a trial.

Question 4

A motion made by the defense that comes at the conclusion of the state's case and requests a dismissal of the case is the&#10;A)motion to dismiss.&#10;B)motion for directed verdict.&#10;C)motion for continuance.&#10;D)Giglio motion.

Accepted Answer

A motion for directed verdict is made by the defense at the conclusion of the state's case and argues that the prosecution did not present enough evidence to support a conviction. This is different from a motion to dismiss, which typically precedes the start of the trial and is based on legal technicalities rather than evidence presented. A motion for continuance asks for a delay in the trial proceedings, and a Giglio motion is a request for disclosure of exculpatory evidence related to the credibility of prosecution witnesses.

Question 5

The term used to describe the process of asking a witness questions about a piece of evidence to show the relevance of the evidence to an issue in the case is called&#10;A)building up the evidence.&#10;B)checking the sources.&#10;C)laying the foundation.&#10;D)case-in-chief.

Accepted Answer

Laying the foundation refers to the process of establishing a basis for admitting evidence in court. In this case, it involves asking a witness questions to show how a piece of evidence is relevant to an issue in the case. Building up the evidence refers to presenting additional evidence to strengthen an argument, but it doesn't necessarily involve asking questions to establish relevance. Checking the sources refers to verifying the accuracy of information or evidence, but it's not specifically related to questioning a witness. Case-in-chief refers to the presentation of the party's main arguments and evidence in a trial, but again, it's not specifically related to laying the foundation or asking questions about evidence.

Question 6

As a general rule,the government has twice as many strikes as does the defendant.

Accepted Answer

In the context of legal rights and proceedings, both the government (prosecution) and the defendant are typically afforded an equal number of peremptory challenges (strikes) in jury selection, though the exact number can vary by jurisdiction and case type.

Question 7

Once the trial is over,the jurors are free to discuss the case with anyone.

Accepted Answer

Once the trial is over, the jurors are free to discuss the case with anyone. However, some courts may issue specific instructions to jurors, limiting their ability to discuss the case or imposing a gag order.

Question 8

When a panel member is removed from the jury selection process because he or she has some legally recognized bias against the defendant,this is called&#10;A)peremptory challenge.&#10;B)challenge for cause.&#10;C)alternate juror.&#10;D)jury tampering.

Accepted Answer

A challenge for cause is when a panel member is removed from the jury selection process because he or she has some legally recognized bias against the defendant. Peremptory challenge is a discretionary right in jury law for the attorneys to reject a certain number of potential jurors without stating a reason. Alternate juror refers to a juror who sits through a trial but does not participate in the deliberation unless one of the original jurors was removed. Jury tampering refers to the act of attempting to influence the jury outside of legal means, which is illegal.

Question 9

When evidence has been &#34;admitted,&#34; this means&#10;A)that it goes to proving the defendant's guilt.&#10;B)that it cannot be used by either party during the trial.&#10;C)that it vouches for the credibility of the witness.&#10;D)that the jury may see it.

Accepted Answer

When evidence has been "admitted," it means that it has been deemed admissible by the judge and can be presented to the jury. Therefore, the correct answer is D - that the jury may see it.

Question 10

Another term for jury selection is&#10;A)grand jury.&#10;B)respondeat superior.&#10;C)voir dire.&#10;D)case-in-chief.

Accepted Answer

Voir dire is the process of jury selection where potential jurors are questioned by the judge and attorneys to determine their suitability for jury service. Grand jury refers to a group of citizens who determine whether there is probable cause to bring charges against an individual, and is not involved in the selection of a trial jury. Respondeat superior is a legal doctrine that holds employers responsible for the actions of their employees, and is not related to jury selection. Case-in-chief refers to the presentation of evidence and arguments by each side in a trial, and is also not related to jury selection.

Question 11

Peremptory challenges allow attorneys to remove people from the panel for any reason,except a discriminatory one.

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Question 12

Normally,the jury is not given a written copy of the jury instructions.

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Question 13

When the jury reaches its conclusion,this is called the sentence.

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Question 14

When the attorneys address the jury at the beginning of the trial and discuss what the evidence will show,this is called the&#10;A)opening statement.&#10;B)opening argument.&#10;C)closing statement.&#10;D)closing argument.

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The answer of When the attorneys address the jury at...

Question 15

The name for the process of challenging the government's (and the defendant's)use of jury strikes in a racially based manner and named for the U.S.Supreme Court case where the principle was developed is

A)a Miller challenge.
B)a Brandeis challenge.
C)a Peremptory challenge.
D)a Batson challenge.

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Question 16

Jury sequestration is common in most trials.

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Question 17

During closing arguments,the attorney can argue unreasonable or illogical conclusions about what the evidence shows.

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Question 18

Before the jurors retire to deliberate,the bailiff will instruct them what the law of the case is.

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Question 19

Which of the following will automatically disqualify someone from jury service in a particular case?&#10;A)Acquaintance with any of the parties&#10;B)Prior felony conviction&#10;C)Misdemeanor conviction&#10;D)All of the above

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Deck 13: The Trial