Overview of Criminal Procedure Quiz
Test your knowledge on Miranda warning, exclusionary rule, grand jury, and more. Understand fundamental rights in criminal procedure.
#1
Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects against unreasonable searches and seizures?
First Amendment
Second Amendment
Fourth Amendment
Fifth Amendment
#2
What is the standard of proof required in a criminal case?
Clear and convincing evidence
Preponderance of the evidence
Beyond a reasonable doubt
Probable cause
#3
Which of the following is NOT a right guaranteed by the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?
Right to remain silent
Right to a speedy trial
Right to due process of law
Right to confront witnesses
#4
In the U.S. legal system, what is the role of the prosecutor?
To defend the accused in criminal proceedings
To represent the government in criminal proceedings and bring charges against the accused
To preside over court proceedings and ensure fair trials
To advise the court on matters of law
#5
What is 'double jeopardy'?
A situation where a defendant is tried twice for the same crime
A legal defense used in criminal cases
A type of jury instruction given by the judge
A legal principle that allows for the admission of certain evidence
#6
What is the Miranda warning?
A warning given by police to criminal suspects in custody
A type of legal document used in court proceedings
A warning given to witnesses before they testify in court
A type of search warrant issued by a judge
#7
What is the 'exclusionary rule' in criminal procedure?
A rule that allows illegally obtained evidence to be used in court
A rule that requires the exclusion of relevant evidence in court
A rule that allows the admission of hearsay evidence
A rule that prohibits illegally obtained evidence from being used in court
#8
What is a grand jury?
A jury responsible for determining guilt or innocence in a criminal trial
A jury responsible for hearing initial evidence in felony cases to determine if there is enough evidence to proceed to trial
A jury responsible for hearing civil cases involving large sums of money
A jury responsible for hearing appeals in criminal cases
#9
What is the 'speedy trial' right guaranteed by the Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?
The right to have a trial completed within a certain number of days after arrest
The right to have a trial scheduled within a reasonable amount of time
The right to have a trial completed within a reasonable amount of time
The right to have a trial conducted without any delays
#10
What is the purpose of bail in the criminal justice system?
To punish defendants before trial
To ensure that defendants appear for trial
To determine guilt or innocence
To provide financial assistance to defendants
#11
Which court case established the 'exclusionary rule' in the United States?
Miranda v. Arizona
Terry v. Ohio
Mapp v. Ohio
Gideon v. Wainwright
#12
What is the 'fruit of the poisonous tree' doctrine?
A doctrine that allows for the use of illegally obtained evidence if it leads to the discovery of more evidence
A doctrine that allows for the use of illegally obtained evidence if it is independently discovered
A doctrine that excludes evidence derived from illegally obtained evidence
A doctrine that allows for the use of illegally obtained evidence if it is related to a serious crime
#13
What is the 'chain of custody'?
The process of determining a defendant's prior criminal history
The process of securing and documenting evidence to ensure its integrity in court
The process of selecting jurors for a trial
The process of issuing warrants for arrest
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