Chapter 4

Question 1

The power to review a decision of a lower court is known as ______.

Answer 1

appellate jurisdiction

Question 2

States are categorized into the 11 state circuit courts by ______.

Answer 2

geographic location

Question 3

A motion to compel discovery is typically filed by the ______.

Answer 3

defense

Question 4

All cases are first heard in courts of ______.

Answer 4

original jurisdiction

Question 5

The first level of state courts includes which of the following?

Answer 5

courts of limited jurisdiction

Question 6

The prosecution is the representative from which branch of the government?

Answer 6

Executive

Question 7

Juries are involved in almost every criminal case.

Answer 7

False

Question 8

Which type of jurisdiction refers to the division of responsibilities and functions among the various courts?

Answer 8

hierarchical

Question 9

Retained counsel are attorneys selected by the defendant and paid for by the court.

Answer 9

False

Question 10

What are the two ways that charges may be filed against a defendant?

Answer 10

Indictment and information