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

Eighth Amendment

Explanation

Prohibits cruel and unusual punishment.

In the United States, what is the highest court?

Supreme Court

Explanation

The highest court in the United States.

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

Explanation

Less serious crime, punishable by fine or short imprisonment.

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

Prosecutor

Explanation

Person prosecuting criminal cases for the government.

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

Indictment

Explanation

Grand jury decides trial's evidentiary sufficiency.

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

Plea Bargaining

Explanation

Defendant pleads guilty to a lesser charge.

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

Process of selecting a jury

Explanation

Process of selecting a jury.

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

A court order releasing a defendant from custody until their trial

Explanation

Court order releasing defendant until trial.

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

Deliberation

Explanation

Jury determines defendant's guilt or innocence.

#10

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

Subpoena

Explanation

Legal document ordering appearance or evidence production.

#11

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

Third Right

Explanation

Miranda right to remain silent is the third right.

#12

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

The responsibility of the prosecution to prove the defendant's guilt

Explanation

Prosecution's responsibility to prove defendant's guilt.

#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

Explanation

Prohibits multiple punishments for the same offense.

#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?

Justification

Explanation

Admitting to the crime, arguing necessity to prevent greater harm.

#15

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

Ignorance of law

Explanation

Defense arguing lack of awareness of illegality.

#16

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

Mapp v. Ohio

Explanation

Mapp v. Ohio established exclusionary rule.

Criminal Justice System and Societal Impact Quiz

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

In the United States, what is the highest court?

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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