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Challenges and Dynamics in the Criminal Justice System Quiz

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Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to a speedy trial?

Sixth Amendment

Explanation

Guarantees the right to a speedy trial.

What is the term for a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime?

Indictment

Explanation

Formal charge or accusation of a serious crime.

Which of the following is NOT a form of punishment in the criminal justice system?

Mandamus

Explanation

Not a form of punishment in the criminal justice system.

Who has the authority to bring criminal charges against an individual?

The prosecutor

Explanation

Authority to bring criminal charges against an individual.

What is the term for a written order issued by a judge commanding someone to appear in court?

Subpoena

Explanation

Written order commanding someone to appear in court.

Who typically determines the sentence in a criminal case?

The judge

Explanation

Typically determines the sentence in a criminal case.

Which of the following is NOT a component of the criminal justice system in the United States?

Legislature

Explanation

Not a component of the criminal justice system.

What is the principle that evidence obtained in violation of a person's constitutional rights cannot be used in court?

Exclusionary Rule

Explanation

Evidence obtained in violation of constitutional rights cannot be used in court.

What term refers to the process of selecting a jury from a pool of potential jurors?

Voir dire

Explanation

Process of selecting a jury from a pool of potential jurors.

#10

In criminal law, what does 'mens rea' refer to?

The mental state

Explanation

Refers to the mental state in criminal law.

#11

Which of the following is a key principle underlying the juvenile justice system?

Rehabilitation

Explanation

Key principle underlying the juvenile justice system.

#12

What is the legal principle that a person cannot be tried for the same crime twice, once they have been acquitted or convicted?

Double jeopardy

Explanation

Person cannot be tried twice for the same crime.

#13

Who was the first woman to serve as a U.S. Supreme Court Justice?

Sandra Day O'Connor

Explanation

First woman to serve as a U.S. Supreme Court Justice.

#14

What is the term for a legal rule that disallows the admission of evidence obtained or derived from illegal or unconstitutional means?

Fruit of the poisonous tree doctrine

Explanation

Disallowing admission of evidence obtained illegally or unconstitutionally.

#15

Which of the following is a legal doctrine that holds individuals responsible for the actions of others if they had a duty to prevent those actions?

Respondeat superior

Explanation

Holds individuals responsible for others' actions if they had a duty to prevent those actions.

#16

What is the term for a legal order issued by a higher court to review the decision of a lower court?

Writ of certiorari

Explanation

Legal order to review decision of a lower court.

#17

What is the term for a legal doctrine that bars a person from asserting a claim or defense in a civil or criminal case that is inconsistent with a previous position they have taken?

Collateral estoppel

Explanation

Doctrine that bars asserting a claim or defense inconsistent with a previous position.

Challenges and Dynamics in the Criminal Justice System Quiz

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to a speedy trial?

What is the term for a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime?

Which of the following is NOT a form of punishment in the criminal justice system?

Who has the authority to bring criminal charges against an individual?

What is the term for a written order issued by a judge commanding someone to appear in court?

Who typically determines the sentence in a criminal case?

Which of the following is NOT a component of the criminal justice system in the United States?

What is the principle that evidence obtained in violation of a person's constitutional rights cannot be used in court?

What term refers to the process of selecting a jury from a pool of potential jurors?

In criminal law, what does 'mens rea' refer to?

Which of the following is a key principle underlying the juvenile justice system?

What is the legal principle that a person cannot be tried for the same crime twice, once they have been acquitted or convicted?

Who was the first woman to serve as a U.S. Supreme Court Justice?

What is the term for a legal rule that disallows the admission of evidence obtained or derived from illegal or unconstitutional means?

Which of the following is a legal doctrine that holds individuals responsible for the actions of others if they had a duty to prevent those actions?

What is the term for a legal order issued by a higher court to review the decision of a lower court?

What is the term for a legal doctrine that bars a person from asserting a claim or defense in a civil or criminal case that is inconsistent with a previous position they have taken?

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