Question 1

This court officer is responsible for various administrative tasks necessary for the court to function, such as scheduling courtrooms, procuring furniture, improving case flow, creating calendars, and managing court personnel.

A) Bailiff
B) Court administrator
C) Court reporter
D) Clerk of the court

Court administrator

Accepted Answer

A court administrator is responsible for various administrative tasks necessary for the court to function, such as scheduling courtrooms, procuring furniture, improving case flow, creating calendars, and managing court personnel. Bailiffs are responsible for maintaining order in courtrooms, Court reporters take down the official record of court proceedings and the Clerk of the court is responsible for managing court records and receiving court fees.

Question 2

Which Justice Department office directly affects the prosecutorial aspect of the criminal justice process?&#10;A) Office of the Solicitor General&#10;B) Criminal Division&#10;C) U.S. Attorneys&#10;D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

All of the choices listed directly affect the prosecutorial aspect of the criminal justice process. The Office of the Solicitor General represents the federal government in the Supreme Court, the Criminal Division handles criminal prosecutions and enforces federal criminal laws, and U.S. Attorneys are responsible for prosecuting federal crimes in their respective jurisdictions.

Question 3

As chief legal officer for the state of Georgia, what is Glenn's job title?&#10;A) State attorney general&#10;B) State prosecutor&#10;C) Public defender&#10;D) Magistrate court judge

Accepted Answer

The chief legal officer for the state of Georgia is commonly referred to as the state attorney general. They are responsible for providing legal advice to the state government and representing the state in legal matters.

Question 4

This is another term for the prosecutor.&#10;A) District attorney&#10;B) Indigent counsel&#10;C) Bailiff&#10;D) counselor

Accepted Answer

District attorney is another term for the prosecutor, who is responsible for bringing charges against criminal defendants on behalf of the government. Indigent counsel refers to court-appointed attorneys for individuals who cannot afford to hire their own legal representation. Bailiff is a court official responsible for maintaining order in the courtroom. Counselor is a more general term that can refer to any type of legal professional, including lawyers, attorneys, and advocates.

Question 5

A prosecutor offers defendant Jamie a deal in which Jamie pleads guilty to stealing a backpack in return for time already served in jail and the promise to go into therapy. Which term best describes this scenario?

A) Disposition
B) Going rate
C) Normal crime
D) Plea bargain

Accepted Answer

This scenario is a classic example of a plea bargain, in which the defendant agrees to plead guilty in exchange for a lesser sentence or other concessions from the prosecution.

Question 6

In which case did the Supreme Court find that states may incarcerate offenders only if they have been represented by counsel?&#10;A) Schall v. Martin&#10;B) Weems v. United States&#10;C) Argersinger v. Hamlin&#10;D) Scott v. Illinois

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

This cabinet-level Justice Department officer is appointed by the president and confirmed by the Senate through its advise-and-consent function.&#10;A) U.S. Solicitor General&#10;B) U.S. Attorney&#10;C) U.S. Attorney General&#10;D) Director of the FBI

Accepted Answer

The U.S. Attorney General is the cabinet-level official who leads the Department of Justice and is appointed by the president and confirmed by the Senate. The U.S. Solicitor General is also a high-ranking official in the Department of Justice who argues cases before the Supreme Court, but they are not a cabinet-level position. U.S. Attorneys and the Director of the FBI are not cabinet-level positions and are not appointed by the president or confirmed by the Senate.

Question 8

Criminal defense work is not among the most lucrative specializations for private attorneys.

Accepted Answer

While there are certainly successful criminal defense attorneys who make large incomes, the specialization as a whole is not known for being as lucrative as other areas of law such as corporate law or intellectual property law.

Deck 7: The Courtroom Work Group