Week 9

Question 1

Which type of challenge is used to eliminate a potential juror because of bias towards one side? 
A) Voir Dire Challenge
B) Challenge for Cause
C) Bias Challenge
D) Peremptory Challenge

Answer 1

B) Challenge for Cause

Question 2

When an attorney questions his/ her own witness during trial, this is called a(n) _______.

Opening Statement
Direct Examination
Venire
Cross Examination

Answer 2

Direct Examination

Question 3

TRUE/ FALSE: A not guilty verdict is also called an acquittal.

TRUE
FALSE

Answer 3

TRUE

Question 4

Jill is generally opposed to the death penalty. Can she still be death qualified?

A) YES
B) NO

Answer 4

YES

Question 5

Which U.S. Supreme Court case held that the death penalty was again constitutional, with certain guidelines?

A) Ford v. Wainwright (1986)
B) Atkins v. Virginia (2002)
C) Gregg v. Georgia (1976)
D) Witherspoon v. Illinois (1968)

Answer 5

C) Gregg v. Georgia (1976)

Question 6

An appeal automatically granted to someone sentenced to death is called ____________.
A) Executive Clemency
B) Federal Habeas Corpus
C) Direct Appeal

Answer 6

C) Direct Appeal