#1
Which amendment of the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to a speedy trial?
First Amendment
Fourth Amendment
Sixth Amendment
Eighth Amendment
#2
Which of the following is NOT a typical stage in the criminal justice process?
Sentencing
Arraignment
Probation
Deliberation
#3
What is the main difference between a felony and a misdemeanor?
Severity of the crime
Type of crime
Intent of the perpetrator
Location of the crime
#4
What is the term for a legal document charging someone with a crime?
Indictment
Warrant
Summons
Affidavit
#5
What is the purpose of a criminal trial?
To determine the defendant's guilt or innocence
To compensate the victim
To provide closure to the families involved
To establish legal precedent
#6
What is the 'right to remain silent' in the context of criminal law?
The defendant's right to refuse to testify in court
The defendant's right to a fair trial
The defendant's right to legal counsel
The defendant's right to an appeal
#7
What is the burden of proof required in criminal cases?
Clear and convincing evidence
Preponderance of the evidence
Beyond a reasonable doubt
Balance of probabilities
#8
What is the purpose of bail in the criminal justice system?
To punish the defendant
To ensure the defendant appears for trial
To prevent the defendant from obtaining legal counsel
To determine guilt or innocence
#9
What does the term 'voir dire' refer to in the legal context?
Closing arguments
Jury selection process
The presentation of evidence
The judge's instructions to the jury
#10
What is the primary purpose of a grand jury?
To determine the guilt or innocence of the defendant
To issue an arrest warrant
To review evidence and decide if there is probable cause for a trial
To conduct a trial
#11
What is the 'presumption of innocence' principle in criminal law?
The defendant is assumed guilty until proven innocent
The burden of proof rests with the defendant
The defendant is assumed innocent until proven guilty
The defendant must prove their guilt beyond a reasonable doubt
#12
What is the purpose of a plea bargain in criminal cases?
To guarantee a conviction
To reduce the severity of charges or penalties
To delay the trial process
To waive the defendant's right to trial
#13
In the United States, what level of court typically hears misdemeanor cases?
Supreme Court
District Court
Appellate Court
Magistrate Court
#14
What is the exclusionary rule in criminal law?
Evidence obtained illegally cannot be used in court
Evidence obtained legally can be excluded from court
All evidence must be presented in court
Only circumstantial evidence is admissible in court
#15
What does 'corpus delicti' refer to in criminal law?
The body of the crime
The defendant's criminal record
The victim's injuries
The prosecutor's argument