Question 1

What is one criticism of the bail system in the United States? Suggest a recommendation for fixing this.

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Question 2

__________ is a reform plan in which judges are nominated by a commission and appointed by the governor for a given period.

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Question 3

Explain why American jails are referred to as the "ultimate ghetto."  How could this stereotype be changed?

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Question 4

Judges have an enormous amount of discretion in making decisions about pretrial detention. In your opinion, is this harmful or helpful for defendants? Be sure to support your answer with facts from class and the textbook.

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Question 5

In many jurisdictions, judges are elected by the public. These elections are rarely publicized by the media. What does this imply for the election of judges? Is this a fair method for selecting judges in the United States?

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Question 6

Discuss the impacts of budget cuts on the courts.

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Question 7

When judge deal with political actors such as county commissioners and legislators, they act in their _______ capacity.

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Question 8

Why is it important that states develop standardized court structures?

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Question 9

What is the basis of the adversarial system in the United States, and why is it so vital to the success of our modern-day criminal justice system?  How does plea bargaining impact the adversarial system?

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Question 10

____________ occurs when a defendant is held for trial based on a judge's finding that if the defendant were released on bail, he or she would flee or would endanger another person or the community.

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Question 11

A court's _________ is the geographic territory or legal boundaries within which control maybe exercised, or the range of the court's authority.

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Question 12

Courts that do not try criminal cases but hear appeals of decisions of lower courts are called __________ courts.

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Question 13

Judges are typically white men with strong political connections. Do you see any problems with this in terms of fairness in sentencing?

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Question 14

Describe the structure of the American court system.

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Question 15

A(n)________ is a written order or summons, issued by a law enforcement officer, often directing an alleged offender to appear in court at a specified time to answer a criminal charge.

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Question 16

How does the modern-day entertainment industry affect the way our society views the pretrial process?  Does the entertainment industry increase or decrease society's awareness of how our justice system works?

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Question 17

Describe the pretrial process in criminal cases.

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Question 18

Should state judges be selected through elections? Why or why not?

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Question 19

A(n)__________ election is an election in which candidates' party affiliations are not listed on the ballot.

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Quiz 9: Courts and Pretrial Processes