#1
Which constitutional amendment protects individuals from unreasonable searches and seizures?
First Amendment
Fourth Amendment
Sixth Amendment
Eighth Amendment
#2
What is the purpose of a Miranda warning?
To inform the suspect of their right to an attorney
To inform the suspect of the charges against them
To inform the suspect of their right to remain silent
To inform the suspect of the trial date
#3
What is the primary purpose of parole in the criminal justice system?
To determine guilt or innocence
To punish offenders
To supervise and reintegrate offenders into society
To conduct investigations
#4
What is the role of a public defender in the criminal justice system?
To prosecute criminal cases
To represent defendants who cannot afford an attorney
To provide legal advice to the police
To serve as a judge in criminal trials
#5
In a criminal trial, what is the role of the jury?
To make legal arguments
To interpret the law
To determine the facts and render a verdict
To question witnesses
#6
In criminal law, what does 'mens rea' refer to?
The act itself
The guilty act
The guilty mind
The evidence presented
#7
What is the primary function of a grand jury?
To decide on the guilt or innocence of the accused
To conduct investigations and issue indictments
To hear appeals in criminal cases
To determine sentencing for convicted individuals
#8
What is the 'burden of proof' in a criminal trial?
The obligation to prove the defendant's innocence
The obligation to prove the defendant's guilt
The responsibility of the judge
The duty of the defense attorney
#9
What does the term 'voir dire' refer to in the legal context?
The opening statement by the prosecutor
The cross-examination of witnesses
The process of selecting a jury
The closing argument by the defense
#10
What does 'habeas corpus' mean?
A type of evidence
A legal remedy to seek release from unlawful detention
The judge's instructions to the jury
A plea made by the defense
#11
What is the term for a legal principle that prevents a person from being tried again for the same crime?
Double jeopardy
Legal immunity
Presumption of innocence
Habeas corpus
#12
What is the 'exclusionary rule' in the context of criminal procedure?
Evidence obtained illegally cannot be used in court
All evidence is admissible regardless of how it was obtained
Hearsay evidence is admissible
The judge has discretion in admitting evidence
#13
What is the 'chain of custody' in the context of evidence in criminal cases?
The chronological documentation of the evidence's location and handling
The order in which witnesses testify
The connection between co-defendants
The legal process of evidence presentation
#14
What is the 'fruit of the poisonous tree' doctrine in criminal law?
Evidence obtained through illegal means is inadmissible in court
A legal remedy for victims of crime
The principle of double jeopardy
The process of jury selection
#15
What is the significance of the 'Brady Rule' in criminal law?
Presumption of innocence
The right to a speedy trial
The disclosure of exculpatory evidence by the prosecution
The right to counsel