Question 1

A basic premise of the ____________________ in U.S. law is that justice is best served when both sides to the conflict give their all in a process in which one party is pitted against another to resolve a legal issue.

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The answer of A basic premise of the ____________________ in...

Question 2

The geographic area in which a specific case may come to trial, and the area from which the jury is selected, is referred to as the ___________.

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The answer of The geographic area in which a specific...

Question 3

A __________________ is an identification technique in which several people, including the suspect, are shown to the victim or a witness.

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The answer of A __________________ is an identification technique in...

Question 4

The Fifth and Sixth Amendments are the two most often cited in prisoner rights claims.

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The Eighth Amendment, which prohibits cruel and unusual punishment, is most often cited in prisoner rights claims, along with the Fourteenth Amendment, which includes the Due Process and Equal Protection Clauses.

Question 5

A sequential lineup requires that the individuals (or the photos) be viewed one at a time rather than side by side, with the witness required to make a decision about each one before viewing the next.

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A sequential lineup presents the options one at a time for the witness to view and make a decision before moving on to the next option.

Question 6

A ___________________ is a case that is heard before the bench (or judge) only, without a jury.

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The answer of A ___________________ is a case that is...

Question 7

A hotly debated topic, _________________ refers to the ability of a jury to acquit a defendant, even though the jurors believe that the person is guilty.

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The answer of A hotly debated topic, _________________ refers to...

Question 8

In reference to the Massiah standard, ________________________ violates the Sixth Amendment by purposefully, yet covertly, drawing out incriminating statements from a suspect whose Sixth Amendment right to counsel has attached, but who has not waived the right.

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The answer of In reference to the Massiah standard, ________________________...

Question 9

Eyewitness testimony is the leading cause of wrongful convictions, with more than 75 percent of all convictions that are overturned by DNA testing having been originally obtained, in part, through eyewitness testimony.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true according to various studies and reports on wrongful convictions. Eyewitness testimony can be unreliable due to factors such as memory bias, suggestibility, and perception distortion. DNA testing has helped to exonerate many individuals who were wrongfully convicted based on flawed eyewitness testimony.

Question 10

After the establishment of the jury panel, referred to as a(n) _________________, individual jurors must be selected, adhering to the "impartial" and "representative" parameters set forth in the Sixth Amendment.

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The answer of After the establishment of the jury panel,...

Question 11

Both the prosecution and the defense seek out the most neutral jury during the process of _____________, in which potential jurors are questioned by both sides to determine their impartiality.

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The answer of Both the prosecution and the defense seek...

Question 12

A __________________ is "a solemn declaration or affirmation made for the purpose of establishing or proving some fact."

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The answer of A __________________ is "a solemn declaration or affirmation...

Question 13

A ______________ requires an individual to appear in court to testify or to bring physical evidence to court.

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The answer of A ______________ requires an individual to appear...

Question 14

Federal courts and state courts both have a system in place to enable them to randomly compile a list of potential jurors, which is called a(n) _________________.

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The answer of Federal courts and state courts both have...

Question 15

Public defenders are employed by the government to ensure everyone's Fifth Amendment right to counsel is made available.

Accepted Answer

Public defenders are indeed employed by the government to provide legal representation to those who cannot afford it, as part of the Fifth Amendment right to counsel.

Question 16

______________ comprises out-of-court statements used to prove the truth of the matter asserted, and can include statements made, before taking the stand, by the person actually testifying.

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The answer of ______________ comprises out-of-court statements used to prove...

Question 17

In 1970, in Coleman v. Alabama, the Supreme Court held that a __________________ is a critical stage of the criminal prosecution and invokes the right to counsel because it is a formal adversarial proceeding.

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The answer of In 1970, in Coleman v. Alabama, the...

Question 18

___________________ refer to a specific number of allowances that are given to each side in a case, which they may assert to remove potential jurors, for any reason whatsoever.

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The answer of ___________________ refer to a specific number of...

Question 19

Even when statements regarding the charged offense are not admissible because the person's Sixth Amendment rights were violated, they are still admissible to impeach the witness (to prove perjury).

Accepted Answer

Even if the statements related to the charged offense are obtained in violation of the Sixth Amendment rights, they can still be used for the purpose of impeaching the witness's testimony. This is because the exclusionary rule does not apply to impeachment evidence.

Question 20

In the identification process, a _______________ is used if only one suspect is to be viewed by the victim or a witness.

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The answer of In the identification process, a _______________ is...

Quiz 11: The Sixth Amendment: Right to Counsel and a Fair Trial