Get all chapters download by email at etutorsource@gmail.com Courts & the Criminal Justice System in America, 3e (Siegel) Chapter 1 Legal Foundations 1.1 Multiple Choice Questions 1) The earliest known example of a formal written legal code was the: A) Declaration of Independence B) Code of Hammurabi C) Retributive Code of Romans D) U.S. Constitution Answer: B Page Ref: 6 Objective: Outline the history and development of law and the courts. Level: Basic 2) Which of the following requires a party to be held liable regardless of culpability? A) Negligence standard B) Tort C) Strict liability standard D) Law of succession Answer: C Page Ref: 20 Objective: Explain the nature of disputes. Level: Intermediate 3) Which of the following refers to an action that violates a statute duly enacted by the proper public authority? A) Crime B) Precedent C) Civil action D) Forfeiture Answer: A Page Ref: 21 Objective: Explain the nature of disputes. Level: Basic 4) Which type of remedy requires one party to perform certain acts or refrain from certain actions? A) Monetary damages B) Judicial discretion C) Habeas corpus D) Injunctive relief Answer: D Page Ref: 17 Objective: Explain the nature of disputes. Level: Intermediate 218 Get all chapters download by email at etutorsource@gmail.com 5) Which of the following refers to an agency or unit of the judicial branch of government, authorized or established by statute or constitution, and has the authority to decide upon cases, controversies in law, and disputed matters of fact brought before it? A) Congress B) Tribunal C) Court D) Senate Answer: C Page Ref: 2 Objective: Explain the purpose and functions of courts and the dual court system. Level: Basic 6) Which of the following refers to rules promulgated by government agencies that have been given their authority by the executive branch or legislative branch? A) Administrative regulation B) Social norms C) Precedent D) Stare decisis Answer: A Page Ref: 8 Objective: Outline the history and development of law and the courts. Level: Intermediate 7) Which of the following refers to civil wrongs recognized by law to be grounds for a lawsuit? A) Inquisitorial system B) Tort C) Law of succession D) Injunctive relief Answer: B Page Ref: 17 Objective: Explain the nature of disputes. Level: Basic 8) Which of the following generally refers to formal rules, principles, and guidelines enforced by political authority? A) Norm B) Precedent C) More D) Law Answer: D Page Ref: 6 Objective: Outline the history and development of law and the courts. Level: Basic 219 We Don’t reply in this website, you need to contact by email for all chapters download. Just send email and get all chapters download. Get all Chapters Solutions Manual/Test Bank Download by email at etutorsource@gmail.com Send email with complete Book title, Edition Number and Author Name. Get all chapters download by email at etutorsource@gmail.com 9) The ________ spell(s) out the rules and regulations adopted by federal agencies and departments. A) Twelve Tables B) Code of Federal Regulations C) Cooperative federalism D) Dual court system Answer: B Page Ref: 8 Objective: Outline the history and development of law and the courts. Level: Intermediate 10) ________ due process is concerned with protecting people's life, liberty, and property rights. A) Procedural B) Preventative C) Secondary D) Substantive Answer: D Page Ref: 15 Objective: Summarize the guiding legal principles underlying the U.S. court system. Level: Intermediate 11) A serious offense generally punishable by more than one year of incarceration is a(n): A) Infraction B) Corpus delicti C) Felony D) Misdemeanor Answer: C Page Ref: 22 Objective: Explain the nature of disputes. Level: Basic 12) Which refers to a prior action that guides current action? A) Precedent B) Stare decisis C) Recidivism D) Legal code Answer: A Page Ref: 7 Objective: Outline the history and development of law and the courts. Level: Intermediate 220 Get all chapters download by email at etutorsource@gmail.com 13) Which describes a justice system that pits two parties against each other in pursuit of the truth? A) Adversarial B) Cooperative C) Provisional D) Mandatory Answer: A Page Ref: 15 Objective: Summarize the guiding legal principles underlying the U.S. court system. Level: Basic 14) The process by which a court arrives at a decision regarding a case is: A) Common law B) Precedent C) Adjudication D) Oversight Answer: C Page Ref: 3 Objective: Outline the history and development of law and the courts. Level: Basic 15) The degree of intent on the offender's part is: A) Habeas corpus B) Mens rea C) Actus reus D) Corpus delicti Answer: B Page Ref: 22 Objective: Explain the nature of disputes. Level: Intermediate 16) Which consists of the first ten amendments? A) Preamble B) Bill of Rights C) Code of Federal Regulations D) Declaration of Independence Answer: B Page Ref: 9 Objective: Summarize the guiding legal principles underlying the U.S. court system. Level: Intermediate 221 Get all chapters download by email at etutorsource@gmail.com 17) In the United States we have a ________ that separates federal and state court systems. A) Double-ended system B) Dual court system C) Federalist state D) Pluralist court system Answer: B Page Ref: 4 Objective: Explain the purpose and functions of courts and the dual court system. Level: Basic 18) Which describes a defendant's argument that they were somewhere else at the time of the crime, making it impossible for him or her to commit it? A) Mens rea B) Alibi C) Justification defense D) Excuse defense Answer: B Page Ref: 23 Objective: Explain the nature of disputes. Level: Basic 19) The formal practice of adhering to a precedent is: A) Legal code B) Social control C) Stare decisis D) Federalism Answer: C Page Ref: 7 Objective: Outline the history and development of law and the courts. Level: Intermediate 20) Which of the following is NOT one of the four main functions of the court? A) Resolving disputes B) Creating public safety programs C) Protecting individuals D) Upholding the law Answer: B Page Ref: 4 Objective: Explain the purpose and functions of courts and the dual court system. Level: Intermediate 222 Get all chapters download by email at etutorsource@gmail.com 21) A fact assumed to be true under the law is: A) Stare decisis B) Precedent C) Presumption D) Social norm Answer: C Page Ref: 10 Objective: Summarize the guiding legal principles underlying the U.S. court system. Level: Intermediate 22) Which doctrine requires that a crime must be committed in order to hold someone liable for it? A) Corpus delicti B) Actus reus C) Habeas corpus D) Mens rea Answer: A Page Ref: 22 Objective: Explain the nature of disputes. Level: Intermediate 23) The rights of people to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures falls under the ________ Amendment. A) Second B) Fourth C) Tenth D) Eighth Answer: B Page Ref: 13 Objective: Summarize the guiding legal principles underlying the U.S. court system. Level: Intermediate 24) Which system blurs the lines between federal and state power? A) Law of Succession B) Incorporation C) Tort law D) Cooperative federalism Answer: D Page Ref: 4 Objective: Explain the purpose and functions of courts and the dual court system. Level: Intermediate 223 Get all chapters download by email at etutorsource@gmail.com 1.2 True/False Questions 1) Prior judicial decisions are often overruled. Answer: FALSE Page Ref: 7 Objective: Summarize the guiding legal principles underlying the U.S. court system. Level: Intermediate 2) The dual court system is advantageous and desirable because it parallels federalism. Answer: TRUE Page Ref: 4 Objective: Explain the purpose and functions of courts and the dual court system. Level: Intermediate 3) Higher courts can control the actions and decisions of lower courts, but not the other way around. Answer: TRUE Page Ref: 4 Objective: Explain the purpose and functions of courts and the dual court system. Level: Basic 4) Constitutional rights ensure that people accused of criminal activity are not rushed to judgment and treated unfairly. Answer: TRUE Page Ref: 11 Objective: Outline the history and development of law and the courts. Level: Intermediate 5) Courts do not have the power to make binding decisions. Answer: FALSE Page Ref: 3 Objective: Explain the purpose and functions of courts and the dual court system. Level: Basic 6) A presumption is a fact assumed to be true under the law. Answer: TRUE Page Ref: 10 Objective: Summarize the guiding legal principles underlying the U.S. court system. Level: Basic 7) Mens rea is the formal practice of adhering to precedent. Answer: FALSE Page Ref: 7 Objective: Summarize the guiding legal principles underlying the U.S. court system. Level: Basic 224 Get all chapters download by email at etutorsource@gmail.com 8) The United States is believed to have a system of cooperative federalism. Answer: TRUE Page Ref: 4 Objective: Explain the purpose and functions of courts and the dual court system. Level: Intermediate 9) The law of succession is concerned with how property is passed from one generation to the next. Answer: TRUE Page Ref: 20 Objective: Summarize the guiding legal principles underlying the U.S. court system. Level: Intermediate 10) Criminal courts generally resolve disputes between private parties. Answer: FALSE Page Ref: 17 Objective: Summarize the guiding legal principles underlying the U.S. court system. Level: Basic 11) Civil disputes are those between the government and an individual accused of violating the law. Answer: FALSE Page Ref: 5 Objective: Summarize the guiding legal principles underlying the U.S. court system. Level: Basic 12) The Code of Federal Prudence spells out the rules and regulations adopted by federal agencies and departments. Answer: FALSE Page Ref: 8 Objective: Outline the history and development of law and the courts. Level: Intermediate 13) Constitutions define, in broad terms, government structure and organization. Answer: TRUE Page Ref: 9 Objective: Outline the history and development of law and the courts. Level: Basic 14) The two main types of civil remedies are monetary damages and injunctive relief. Answer: TRUE Page Ref: 17 Objective: Explain the nature of disputes. Level: Intermediate 225 We Don’t reply in this website, you need to contact by email for all chapters download. Just send email and get all chapters download. Get all Chapters Solutions Manual/Test Bank Download by email at etutorsource@gmail.com Send email with complete Book title, Edition Number and Author Name. Get all chapters download by email at etutorsource@gmail.com 15) The Second Amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishment. Answer: FALSE Page Ref: 14 Objective: Summarize the guiding legal principles underlying the U.S. court system. Level: Intermediate 16) The Declaration of Independence recognizes the "Creator" as a source of rights. Answer: TRUE Page Ref: 5 Objective: Outline the history and development of law and the courts. Level: Basic 17) Social norms consist of informal and often unspoken rules concerning standards of behavior. Answer: TRUE Page Ref: 5 Objective: Outline the history and development of law and the courts. Level: Intermediate 18) The reason we have government courts is to deal with conflict in a civilized manner. Answer: TRUE Page Ref: 3 Objective: Outline the history and development of law and the courts. Level: Intermediate 19) The earliest known example of a formal written legal code was the Twelve Tables. Answer: FALSE Page Ref: 6 Objective: Outline the history and development of law and the courts. Level: Intermediate 20) Precedent refers to some prior action that guides current action. Answer: TRUE Page Ref: 7 Objective: Outline the history and development of law and the courts. Level: Basic 21) Procedural due process is concerned with protecting people's life, liberty, and property interests. Answer: FALSE Page Ref: 15 Objective: Summarize the guiding legal principles underlying the U.S. court system. Level: Intermediate 226 Get all chapters download by email at etutorsource@gmail.com 22) Inquisitorial systems place decision-making in the hands of one or a very few individuals. Answer: TRUE Page Ref: 16 Objective: Summarize the guiding legal principles underlying the U.S. court system. Level: Intermediate 23) Common law refers to the laws of specific villages and localities that were often enforced by canonical courts. Answer: FALSE Page Ref: 6 Objective: Outline the history and development of law and the courts. Level: Intermediate 24) The Sixth Amendment suggests that court proceedings should be closed to the public. Answer: FALSE Page Ref: 14 Objective: Summarize the guiding legal principles underlying the U.S. court system. Level: Intermediate 25) Property law is concerned with matters of marriage, divorce, child custody, and children's rights. Answer: FALSE Page Ref: 21 Objective: Explain the nature of disputes. Level: Basic 1.3 Fill in the Blank Questions 1) Our system is ________ because it pits the prosecution and the defense against each other in the pursuit of justice. Answer: Adversarial Page Ref: 15 Objective: Summarize the guiding legal principles underlying the U.S. court system. Level: Intermediate 2) ________ are less serious offenses and are generally punished with less than a year of incarceration. Answer: Misdemeanors Page Ref: 22 Objective: Explain the nature of disputes. Level: Basic 227 Get all chapters download by email at etutorsource@gmail.com 3) With ________ defenses, defendants accept responsibility for the act they are charged with, but they argue that the act was right under the circumstances. Answer: Justification Page Ref: 23 Objective: Explain the nature of disputes. Level: Difficult 4) Courts help to reinforce social ________, informal and often unspoken rules concerning standards of behavior. Answer: Norms Page Ref: 5 Objective: Outline the history and development of law and the courts. Level: Intermediate 5) The United States has a ________ court system, consisting of state and federal courts. Answer: Dual Page Ref: 4 Objective: Explain the purpose and functions of courts and the dual court system. Level: Basic 6) ________ law refers to laws of specific villages and localities that were in effect in Medieval England, and that were enforced by canonical courts. Answer: Special Page Ref: 6 Objective: Outline the history and development of law and the courts. Level: Intermediate 7) In general, ________ cases involve charges against an individual brought by a government official. Answer: Criminal Page Ref: 27 Objective: Explain the nature of disputes. Level: Difficult 8) ________ are civil wrongs recognized by law to be grounds for a lawsuit. Answer: Torts Page Ref: 17 Objective: Explain the nature of disputes. Level: Intermediate 9) The doctrine of corpus ________ requires that a crime must be committed in order to hold someone liable for it. Answer: Delicti Page Ref: 22 Objective: Explain the nature of disputes. Level: Intermediate 228 Get all chapters download by email at etutorsource@gmail.com 10) The ________ Tables (450 B.C.) was the first secular written legal code. Answer: Twelve Page Ref: 6 Objective: Outline the history and development of law and the courts. Level: Basic 11) State legal codes of interest to us are most often ________ codes. Answer: Penal Page Ref: 26 Objective: Outline the history and development of law and the courts. Level: Intermediate 12) The Code of Federal ________ spells out the rules and regulations adopted by federal agencies and departments. Answer: Regulations Page Ref: 8 Objective: Outline the history and development of law and the courts. Level: Intermediate 13) The notion of "deciding upon" cases, controversies in law, and disputed matters of fact is known as ________. Answer: Adjudication Page Ref: 3 Objective: Outline the history and development of law and the courts. Level: Difficult 14) Before a person can be convicted of a crime, the prosecutor must prove ________ reus, that the person actually committed a criminal act. Answer: Actus Page Ref: 22 Objective: Explain the nature of disputes. Level: Intermediate 15) ________ regulations are rules promulgated by government agencies that have been given their authority by the executive branch or legislative branch. Answer: Administrative Page Ref: 8 Objective: Outline the history and development of law and the courts. Level: Intermediate 16) A(n) ________ is any action that violates a statute duly enacted by the proper public authority. Answer: Crime Page Ref: 21 Objective: Explain the nature of disputes. Level: Basic 229 Get all chapters download by email at etutorsource@gmail.com 17) The most well-known presumption in criminal justice is the presumption of ________. Answer: Innocence Page Ref: 10 Objective: Summarize the guiding legal principles underlying the U.S. court system. Level: Basic 18) ________ is a system of government where power is constitutionally divided between a central governing body and various constituent units. Answer: Federalism Page Ref: 4 Objective: Explain the purpose and functions of courts and the dual court system. Level: Intermediate 19) ________ rea is the degree of intent on an offender's part. Answer: Mens Page Ref: 22 Objective: Explain the nature of disputes. Level: Basic 230 We Don’t reply in this website, you need to contact by email for all chapters download. Just send email and get all chapters download. Get all Chapters Solutions Manual/Test Bank Download by email at etutorsource@gmail.com Send email with complete Book title, Edition Number and Author Name. Get all chapters download by email at etutorsource@gmail.com 1.4 Matching Questions Match the type of law to the correct description. A) Law originating from usage and custom rather than from written statues B) Any law of specific villages and localities that was in effect in medieval England and that was often enforced by canonical courts C) The category of civil law that is significantly concerned with the acceptable uses of property such spelled out in zoning laws D) The category of civil law that involves lawsuits to resolve unfilled obligations between parties E) The category of civil law that involves lawsuits to resolve civil wrongs 1) Common Law Page Ref: 7-19 Objective: Outline the history and development of law and the courts. Level: Basic 2) Special Law Page Ref: 7-19 Objective: Outline the history and development of law and the courts. Level: Basic 3) Tort Law Page Ref: 7-19 Objective: Outline the history and development of law and the courts. Level: Basic 4) Property Law Page Ref: 7-19 Objective: Outline the history and development of law and the courts. Level: Basic 5) Contract Law Page Ref: 7-19 Objective: Outline the history and development of law and the courts. Level: Basic Answers: 1) A 2) B 3) E 4) C 5) D 231 Get all chapters download by email at etutorsource@gmail.com Match these descriptions of Bill of Rights Amendments with the correct Amendment. A) In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defense. B) No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation. C) Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted. D) The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized. E) All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside. No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States, nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws. [italics added] 6) Fourth Amendment Page Ref: 13-14 Objective: Summarize the legal principles underlying the U.S. court system. Level: Basic 7) Sixth Amendment Page Ref: 13-14 Objective: Summarize the legal principles underlying the U.S. court system. Level: Basic 8) Eighth Amendment Page Ref: 13-14 Objective: Summarize the legal principles underlying the U.S. court system. Level: Basic 9) Fourteenth Amendment Page Ref: 13-14 Objective: Summarize the legal principles underlying the U.S. court system. 232 Get all chapters download by email at etutorsource@gmail.com Level: Basic 233 Get all chapters download by email at etutorsource@gmail.com 10) Fifth Amendment Page Ref: 13-14 Objective: Summarize the legal principles underlying the U.S. court system. Level: Basic Answers: 6) D 7) A 8) C 9) E 10) B 1.5 Essay Questions 1) Define and differentiate property law, tort law, family law, contract law, and criminal law. Answer: Property law is the category of civil law that is significantly concerned with the acceptable uses of property, such as those uses spelled out in zoning laws. Contract law is the category of civil law that involves lawsuits to resolve unfilled legal obligations between parties. Tort law is a category of civil law that involves lawsuits to resolve unfilled legal obligations between parties. Family law is a category of civil law that is concerned with matters of marriage, divorce, child custody, and children's rights. Criminal law focuses on the violation of criminal laws of the federal government, a state, or local law. Answers should address how each of these laws address different types issue within society. Page Ref: 16-22 Objective: Summarize the guiding legal principles underlying the U.S. court system. Level: Basic 2) Explain the similarities and differences between civil and criminal law. Answer: Civil law is concerned with disputes between private parties, while criminal cases are often considered crimes against the government and are government-initiated. Civil cases have punishments including monetary damages and/or injunctive relief, while criminal cases often have an incarceration component in their punishment. Both arose out of the need to maintain a safe and structured society and promote societal norms. Page Ref: 16-23 Objective: Summarize the guiding legal principles underlying the U.S. court system. Level: Intermediate 234 Get all chapters download by email at etutorsource@gmail.com 3) Clarify and simply explain the 4th, 5th, 6th, 8th, and 14th Amendments and their relationship to our Constitutional rights as they relate to the court system. Answer: The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized. In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defense. Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted. All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside. No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States, nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws. [italics added] No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation. How these rights form part of the Bill of Rights and that many concepts were and are key in developing the rules governing the court system and establishing due process. Page Ref: 11-15 Objective: Summarize the guiding legal principles underlying the U.S. court system. Level: Intermediate 235 Get all chapters download by email at etutorsource@gmail.com 1.6 Critical Thinking Questions 1) Why is our adversarial system of justice important in relation to the Bill of Rights? Answer: The adversarial system of justice entails a system of opponents which creates an environment of a winner and a loser. In this game the courtroom workgroup must play by the rules and follow what is addressed in the Bill of Rights. The idea that a number of key guiding legal principles exist to make sure that people are adequately protected as they participate in the court process. Presumptions, like the presumption of innocence, and safeguards, like those spelled out in the U.S. Constitution, are of critical importance in a system of criminal justice. Presumptions and safeguards protect the accused, as does our adversarial system. Page Ref: 11-15 Objective: Summarize the guiding legal principles underlying the U.S. court system. Level: Difficult 2) Describe the benefits and problems that are associated with having a dual court system. Answer: Benefits are the separation of federal and state courts. The federal power, through the constitution, is limited and this allows states to have separate power over many aspects within that state. Problems can arise when lines of jurisdiction are blurred between the federal and state government and the laws in each as well as conflicts between individual laws among the different states. Additional benefits and problems of a dual court system may also be addressed. Page Ref: 4 Objective: Explain the purpose and functions of courts and the dual court system. Level: Intermediate 3) Define and provide examples of actus reus, mens rea, and corpus delicti, and establish why are these concepts important to criminal law. Answer: Actus reus literally means "the criminal act". Mens rea literally means "a guilty mind". Corpus delicti literally means "the body of crime". Examples will vary. Must provide the idea that these are needed before the government can proceed in a criminal conviction. And that the criminal act is not usually enough to obtain a guilty verdict, and these concepts often address key issues of intent, liability, and presumption. Page Ref: 22 Objective: Explain the nature of disputes. Level: Basic 236 We Don’t reply in this website, you need to contact by email for all chapters download. Just send email and get all chapters download. Get all Chapters Solutions Manual/Test Bank Download by email at etutorsource@gmail.com Send email with complete Book title, Edition Number and Author Name.