Criminal Justice System and Societal Impact Quiz

Explore key concepts in criminology with questions on courts, rights, and legal principles. How much do you know about the U.S. criminal justice system?

#1

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution prohibits cruel and unusual punishment?

First Amendment
Second Amendment
Eighth Amendment
Fourteenth Amendment
#2

In the United States, what is the highest court?

Supreme Court
District Court
Appellate Court
Magistrate Court
#3

What is the term for a crime that is less serious than a felony and usually punishable by a fine or imprisonment for less than a year?

Misdemeanor
Felony
Infraction
Treason
#4

Who is the person responsible for prosecuting criminal cases on behalf of the government?

Judge
Defense Attorney
Prosecutor
Jury Foreman
#5

What is the term for the process where a grand jury decides if there is enough evidence for a trial to proceed?

Arraignment
Plea Bargaining
Indictment
Sentencing
#6

What is the term for a legal proceeding where a defendant pleads guilty to a lesser charge to avoid a trial?

Subpoena
Plea Bargaining
Sentencing
Arraignment
#7

What does the term 'voir dire' refer to in the legal context?

Opening statement by the prosecution
Cross-examination of witnesses
Process of selecting a jury
Closing argument by the defense
#8

What does the term 'bail' refer to in the context of criminal justice?

The punishment for a crime
A court order releasing a defendant from custody until their trial
A legal defense strategy
The process of questioning witnesses
#9

What is the term for the process where a jury determines whether a defendant is guilty or not guilty?

Sentencing
Arraignment
Trial
Deliberation
#10

What is the term for a legal document that orders a person to appear in court or produce evidence?

Subpoena
Warrant
Indictment
Summons
#11

In the Miranda rights, what is the right to remain silent?

First Right
Second Right
Third Right
Fourth Right
#12

In criminal law, what is the 'burden of proof'?

The requirement for the defense to prove the defendant's innocence
The responsibility of the prosecution to prove the defendant's guilt
The level of evidence needed to secure a conviction
The process of selecting a jury
#13

What is the term for a legal principle that prohibits the government from punishing an individual more than once for the same offense?

Double jeopardy
Concurrent jurisdiction
Precedent
Habeas corpus
#14

What is the term for a legal defense where a defendant admits to committing the crime but argues that it was necessary to prevent a greater harm?

Self-defense
Insanity plea
Justification
Entrapment
#15

What is the term for a legal defense where a defendant argues they were not aware that their actions were illegal?

Mistake of fact
Ignorance of law
Duress
Intoxication
#16

Which U.S. Supreme Court case established the exclusionary rule, which prohibits evidence obtained illegally from being used in court?

Miranda v. Arizona
Gideon v. Wainwright
Terry v. Ohio
Mapp v. Ohio

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