Jurors, Witnesses, And Others In The Ch.6 Test Bank Docx 2e

CHAPTER 6

Multiple-Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is the most likely way for a member of the public to participate in the judicial process?
   1. Member of a citizens’ advocacy group.
   2. Witness to a crime.
   3. Plaintiff in a civil case.
   4. Defendant in a criminal case.
2. The right to a jury trial is guaranteed by the _____ Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
   1. Fourth.
   2. Fifth.
   3. Sixth.
   4. Eighth.
3. Trial juries are also called ___________ juries.
   1. Petit.
   2. Grand.
   3. Lay.
   4. Peer.
4. Which of the following is not a qualification for jury service?
   1. Age.
   2. Citizenship.
   3. Education.
   4. No crime conviction.
5. Groups of potential jurors called for a case are called the
   1. Venue.
   2. Venison.
   3. Venire.
   4. Assembly.
6. Which of the following is most likely responsible for summoning potential jurors?
   1. Prosecutors.
   2. Administrative office of courts.
   3. Judges.
   4. Court clerks.
7. In most states juries in criminal cases are composed of ______ members.
   1. 6.
   2. 10.
   3. 12.
   4. 14.
8. Which cases allow each side the greatest number of peremptory challenges?
   1. Civil cases.
   2. Misdemeanor cases.
   3. Felony cases.
   4. Death penalty cases.
9. At a fundamental level, the job of a jury is to
   1. Listen to evidence.
   2. Determine the truth.
   3. Both and b.
   4. Neither a nor b.
10. The jury foreperson is selected through
    1. Appointment by the judge.
    2. Selection by the jury commissioner.
    3. Appointment by the bailiff.
    4. Vote from the other jurors.
11. If a jury is unable to reach a unanimous verdict this is called
    1. A change of venue.
    2. An appealable error.
    3. A contrary jury.
    4. A hung jury.
12. Eyewitnesses may testify to anything that they have perceived by
    1. Their physical senses.
    2. Their professional experience.
    3. Information from external sources.
    4. All of the above.
13. Eyewitnesses may also be called
    1. Silent witnesses.
    2. Unreliable witnesses.
    3. Expert witnesses.
    4. Lay witnesses.
14. If all parties recognize the expertise of a witness, they can agree with one another before the court in a process called
    1. Stipulation.
    2. Qualification.
    3. Deposition.
    4. Perception.
15. What do we call the list of cases pending before a judge or judges?
    1. Docket.
    2. Deposition.
    3. Qualification.
    4. Venire.
16. Who is responsible for distributing the trial transcripts to judges and attorneys?
    1. Jury coordinators.
    2. Court clerks.
    3. Law clerks.
    4. Bailiffs.
17. Which of Roscoe Pound’s principles became the basis of the court administration movement?
    1. Court unification.
    2. Judicial superintendents.
    3. Administrative personnel.
    4. Policy research.
18. Which of the following is a problem associated with juries with fewer than 12 members?
    1. They are slower to reach a verdict.
    2. They are more costly for the government.
    3. They are less likely to be representative of the community.
    4. They are more likely to prejudge the facts of the case.
19. _____________ juries are prevented from having contact with members of the public.
    1. Deposed.
    2. Stipulated.
    3. Sequestered.
    4. Qualified.
20. Who is responsible for setting a court’s docket?
    1. Judges.
    2. Jury coordinators.
    3. Court reporters.
    4. Court clerks.

True/False Questions

1. The constitutional right to a jury trial in a criminal case is provided for in the Eighth Amendment.

a. True

b. False

2. The U.S. Supreme Court has guaranteed juveniles a right to a jury trial in delinquency proceedings.

a. True

b. False

3. Convicted felons may be disqualified from jury service in many states.

a. True

b. False

4. The Constitution requires that all juries be composed of 12 members.

a. True

b. False

5. The jury selection process is known as the voir dire.

a. True

b. False

6. Challenges to prospective jurors without a stated cause are known as peremptory challenges.

a. True

b. False

7. The Supreme Court’s opinion in Batson v. Kentucky said that all people of a certain racial group may be excluded from jury service if there is a compelling reason to do so.

a. True

b. False

8. All states require jury verdicts to be unanimous.

a. True

b. False

9. A jury that cannot reach a verdict is known as a sequestered jury.

a. True

b. False

10. Unlike other witnesses, expert witnesses are allowed to testify as to their opinions.

a. True

b. False

Essay Questions

1. Discuss the impact and impressions that jury service may have on an individual about the courts and their functions. What implications does this have for society and the legal system?
2. Discuss the reasons that individuals may be excluded from jury service. Should judges implement more stringent criteria in determining whether people can be excused from service, or does it cause harm to require people to serve on a jury who do not want to be there? Explain your reasoning.
3. Explain the role of expert witnesses in a trial. Should experts be compensated for their testimony? Does expert compensation distort the judicial process by making them more inclined to testify favorably toward the party paying them?
4. Discuss the functions that are performed by bailiffs and how this job has changed as a result of various events in recent years.
5. Describe the reasons for which attorneys can strike potential jurors and the limits on those reasons. Is this a fair process, and is it the best way to ensure an impartial jury? Should peremptory challenges be permitted for any reason? Explain your reasoning.

Matching Questions

1. Stated that the right to trial by jury does not extend to juvenile delinquency proceedings.
2. Gives instructions to the jury.
3. A jury that is unable to reach a unanimous verdict.
4. Individuals who testify at trial regarding personal knowledge of a case’s facts.
5. Said that peremptory challenges cannot be used in a racially discriminatory way.
6. May be quantified by a unanimous jury verdict.
7. Individuals who testify at trial regarding their profession opinions on particular issues.
8. A formal interview with a witness outside the courtroom.
9. Extended the right to trial by jury to the states.
10. Hearing in which attorneys can assert or challenge a witness’s expertise.