#1
Which of the following is a key characteristic of plea bargaining?
It involves negotiation between the defense and prosecution.
ExplanationNegotiation between defense and prosecution.
#2
What is the primary aim of plea bargaining?
To reduce the caseload of the court system.
ExplanationCaseload reduction in court system.
#3
Which amendment of the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to a trial?
Sixth Amendment
ExplanationRight to trial under Sixth Amendment.
#4
What is the term for a plea bargain where the defendant pleads guilty to a lesser charge?
Charge bargaining
ExplanationPleading to lesser charge is charge bargaining.
#5
What is the term for a plea bargain where the defendant pleads guilty in exchange for a reduced sentence?
Sentence bargaining
ExplanationExchange for reduced sentence is sentence bargaining.
#6
Which of the following is NOT a type of plea bargaining?
Punishment bargaining
ExplanationPunishment bargaining is not a type.
#7
In which stage of the criminal justice process does plea bargaining typically occur?
Before the trial
ExplanationOccurs before trial stage.
#8
Which court case established the right to counsel during plea negotiations?
Gideon v. Wainwright
ExplanationRight to counsel in Gideon v. Wainwright.
#9
What is the term for a plea bargain where the defendant pleads guilty in exchange for a specific sentence?
Punishment bargaining
ExplanationExchange for specific sentence is punishment bargaining.
#10
What is the term for a plea bargain where the defendant pleads guilty to a more serious charge in exchange for dropping other charges?
Count bargaining
ExplanationPleading to more serious charge but dropping others is count bargaining.
#11
What is the potential downside of plea bargaining from a societal perspective?
It may lead to unjust outcomes.
ExplanationPotential for unjust outcomes.
#12
In which landmark case did the U.S. Supreme Court uphold the constitutionality of plea bargaining?
North Carolina v. Alford
ExplanationConstitutionality upheld in North Carolina v. Alford.
#13
Which amendment of the U.S. Constitution prohibits excessive bail and cruel and unusual punishment?
Eighth Amendment
ExplanationProhibits excessive bail and cruel punishment in Eighth Amendment.
#14
In which U.S. Supreme Court case was it held that a defendant's guilty plea could be accepted even if the defendant maintained their innocence?
Alford v. North Carolina
ExplanationGuilty plea accepted despite maintaining innocence in Alford v. North Carolina.
#15
What is the term for a plea bargain where the defendant pleads guilty to some charges in exchange for the dismissal of others?
Global bargaining
ExplanationPleading guilty to some charges for dismissal of others is global bargaining.