Final: True/False

Question 1

Politically disadvantaged groups have had a better success in the court than in other branches

Answer 1

True

Question 2

politics NEVER influences the judiciary and the judiciary has little influence on politics

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Courts can function as policymaking institutions through both individual decisions as well as the application of the precedent

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Judges have discretion in decision-making, meaning that they have room to develop their own reasoning in a judgement rather than it always being proscribed by the law

Answer 4

True

Question 5

The primary difference between a felony and a misdemeanor is the seriousness of the crime

Answer 5

True

Question 6

the U.S. adopted a pure identical common law system to the one found in Great Britain during our founding. The pure system of common law has persisted today.

Answer 6

False

Question 7

All U.S. Court of Appeals cases are heard en banc today

Answer 7

False

Question 8

All military issues utilize the district trial court system as their primary court

Answer 8

False

Question 9

Congress has never sought to restrict or contain the power of the Judiciary—only expand

Answer 9

False

Question 10

To be appointed an inferior court official, an individuals must hold a law degree (peace or magistrate)

Answer 10

False

Question 11

Judicial misconduct often involves corruption

Answer 11

True

Question 12

Mediation focuses on a resolution to a dispute that both parties find satisfactory

Answer 12

True

Question 13

The only way to hold a judge accountable is through impeachment

Answer 13

False

Question 14

A felony refers to federal crimes

Answer 14

False

Question 15

A misdemeanor is a serious, violent crime or one that includes significant property damage

Answer 15

False

Question 16

Members of the courtroom work group try to avoid trials

Answer 16

True

Question 17

Nolle Prosequi is the plea given when the defendants plead “no contest.”

Answer 17

True

Question 18

Grand Juries determine the guilt and sentence of a defendant

Answer 18

False

Question 19

Sentencing guidelines increase the judges discretion

Answer 19

False

Question 20

The efficiency of the courtroom workgroup depends on regularity of behavior

Answer 20

True

Question 21

Hiring a lawyer automatically means a dispute will result in a lawsuit

Answer 21

False

Question 22

Tort reform has traditionally been a state legal matter

Answer 22

True

Question 23

Stella Lieback’s jury verdict against McDonald’s was substantially reduced by the court

Answer 23

True

Question 24

The purpose of civil procedure is the just and efficient resolution of disputes

Answer 24

True

Question 25

Most federal court cases are disposed of by trial

Answer 25

False

Question 26

Juries must always be unanimous

Answer 26

False

Question 27

Petty offenses enjoy no constitutional right to jury by trial

Answer 27

True

Question 28

An appeal of a lower trial court is discretionary

Answer 28

False

Question 29

The partisan views of appellate judges have been linked to their decisions

Answer 29

True

Question 30

A small group dynamics of appellate courts have been linked to their decision making

Answer 30

True