#1
What is the primary purpose of the criminal justice system?
To protect individual rights and punish wrongdoing
ExplanationEnsures individual rights are safeguarded while punishing illegal actions.
#2
Which document outlines the fundamental rights of individuals in the United States?
The Bill of Rights
ExplanationThe foundational document enumerating individual rights in the U.S.
#3
What is the role of a bail in the legal process?
To release the accused from custody before trial under certain conditions
ExplanationAllows release from custody before trial under specific conditions.
#4
What is the purpose of the appellate court in the legal process?
To review decisions made in lower courts for legal errors or issues
ExplanationReviews lower court decisions for legal errors or issues.
#5
What is the concept of 'voir dire' in the legal process?
The process of selecting a jury
ExplanationThe process of jury selection in legal proceedings.
#6
What is the Miranda warning?
A statement of the right to remain silent and have an attorney present during questioning
ExplanationInforms individuals of their rights during police interrogation.
#7
What is the purpose of a grand jury in the legal process?
To review evidence and decide whether to issue an indictment
ExplanationEvaluates evidence for potential indictment in a legal proceeding.
#8
What is the role of a defense attorney in the criminal justice system?
To provide legal representation for the accused
ExplanationOffers legal support and representation to the accused.
#9
What is the difference between a misdemeanor and a felony?
Felonies are more serious crimes than misdemeanors
ExplanationCategorizes crimes based on severity, with felonies being more serious.
#10
What is the purpose of a preliminary hearing in the legal process?
To assess if there is enough evidence for a trial
ExplanationDetermines the sufficiency of evidence for proceeding to trial.
#11
What is the 'presumption of innocence' in criminal law?
The idea that all individuals are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law
ExplanationAssumes innocence until proven guilty in a legal context.
#12
What is the concept of 'double jeopardy' in criminal law?
Being tried twice for the same crime
ExplanationProhibits trying an individual for the same crime twice.
#13
What is the purpose of parole in the criminal justice system?
To release prisoners before the completion of their full sentence under supervision
ExplanationAllows early release under supervision before completing the sentence.
#14
What is the exclusionary rule in criminal procedure?
A rule that excludes illegally obtained evidence from being used in court
ExplanationProhibits the use of unlawfully obtained evidence in court.
#15
What is the primary purpose of the juvenile justice system?
To provide rehabilitation and intervention for juvenile offenders
ExplanationFocuses on rehabilitating and intervening in the lives of young offenders.