Final: True/False Flashcards
Politically disadvantaged groups have had a better success in the court than in other branches
True
politics NEVER influences the judiciary and the judiciary has little influence on politics
False
Courts can function as policymaking institutions through both individual decisions as well as the application of the precedent
True
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
True
The primary difference between a felony and a misdemeanor is the seriousness of the crime
True
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.
False
All U.S. Court of Appeals cases are heard en banc today
False
All military issues utilize the district trial court system as their primary court
False
Congress has never sought to restrict or contain the power of the Judiciary—only expand
False
To be appointed an inferior court official, an individuals must hold a law degree (peace or magistrate)
False
Judicial misconduct often involves corruption
True
Mediation focuses on a resolution to a dispute that both parties find satisfactory
True
The only way to hold a judge accountable is through impeachment
False
A felony refers to federal crimes
False
A misdemeanor is a serious, violent crime or one that includes significant property damage
False
Members of the courtroom work group try to avoid trials
True
Nolle Prosequi is the plea given when the defendants plead “no contest.”
True
Grand Juries determine the guilt and sentence of a defendant
False
Sentencing guidelines increase the judges discretion
False
The efficiency of the courtroom workgroup depends on regularity of behavior
True
Hiring a lawyer automatically means a dispute will result in a lawsuit
False
Tort reform has traditionally been a state legal matter
True
Stella Lieback’s jury verdict against McDonald’s was substantially reduced by the court
True
The purpose of civil procedure is the just and efficient resolution of disputes
True
Most federal court cases are disposed of by trial
False
Juries must always be unanimous
False
Petty offenses enjoy no constitutional right to jury by trial
True
An appeal of a lower trial court is discretionary
False
The partisan views of appellate judges have been linked to their decisions
True
A small group dynamics of appellate courts have been linked to their decision making
True
