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Who are the prominent members of the Courtroom Work Group?
Who are the prominent members of the Courtroom Work Group?
- Bailiff, clerk of the court, judge, court reporters
- Prosecutor, defense attorney, bailiff, judge
- Judge, bailiff, clerk of the court, court reporters
- Judge, prosecutor, defense attorney (correct)
What is the primary responsibility of the defense attorney in a criminal case?
What is the primary responsibility of the defense attorney in a criminal case?
- Decide the level of charges brought against the suspect
- Prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt
- Record every word of the proceedings
- Represent the defendant at various stages of the criminal case (correct)
Which individual exerts the most influence over the values and norms of the Courtroom Work Group?
Which individual exerts the most influence over the values and norms of the Courtroom Work Group?
- Judge (correct)
- Bailiff
- Prosecutor
- Defense attorney
What is the main responsibility of the bailiff in the Courtroom Work Group?
What is the main responsibility of the bailiff in the Courtroom Work Group?
Which individual in the Courtroom Work Group ensures that communications between a client and their attorney are confidential?
Which individual in the Courtroom Work Group ensures that communications between a client and their attorney are confidential?
Who records every word of the court proceedings in the Courtroom Work Group?
Who records every word of the court proceedings in the Courtroom Work Group?
Which sentencing philosophy focuses on detaining wrongdoers in prison to prevent crime?
Which sentencing philosophy focuses on detaining wrongdoers in prison to prevent crime?
What is the oldest and most common justification for punishing someone?
What is the oldest and most common justification for punishing someone?
What is the purpose of Restorative Justice as an approach to punishment?
What is the purpose of Restorative Justice as an approach to punishment?
Which sentencing philosophy operates under the philosophy of providing resources to eliminate criminality?
Which sentencing philosophy operates under the philosophy of providing resources to eliminate criminality?
What does deterrence aim to achieve in the context of sentencing?
What does deterrence aim to achieve in the context of sentencing?
Which strategy for preventing crime involves separating wrongdoers from the community?
Which strategy for preventing crime involves separating wrongdoers from the community?
What is the legal basis for the Miranda rights?
What is the legal basis for the Miranda rights?
Which of the following is a key function of the United States Supreme Court?
Which of the following is a key function of the United States Supreme Court?
What is the purpose of a 'stop-and-frisk' by police officers?
What is the purpose of a 'stop-and-frisk' by police officers?
Which Supreme Court case established the 'reasonableness' standard for the use of force in making an arrest?
Which Supreme Court case established the 'reasonableness' standard for the use of force in making an arrest?
What is the primary function of a trial court in the criminal justice system?
What is the primary function of a trial court in the criminal justice system?
What is the main purpose of the courts of appellate jurisdiction (appeals courts)?
What is the main purpose of the courts of appellate jurisdiction (appeals courts)?
What type of sentencing involves a judge determining the minimum and maximum terms of imprisonment?
What type of sentencing involves a judge determining the minimum and maximum terms of imprisonment?
What is the primary factor considered in sentencing according to the text?
What is the primary factor considered in sentencing according to the text?
Which type of sentencing has a fixed period that cannot be reduced by judges?
Which type of sentencing has a fixed period that cannot be reduced by judges?
What do mitigating circumstances in sentencing typically lead to?
What do mitigating circumstances in sentencing typically lead to?
Which Supreme Court case prohibited the death penalty for juveniles?
Which Supreme Court case prohibited the death penalty for juveniles?
What purpose does the Victim Impact Statement serve during sentencing?
What purpose does the Victim Impact Statement serve during sentencing?
Which of the following is NOT one of the major responsibilities of the police?
Which of the following is NOT one of the major responsibilities of the police?
Intelligence-led policing relies on which of the following?
Intelligence-led policing relies on which of the following?
Which federal agency is responsible for enforcing the nation's immigration laws?
Which federal agency is responsible for enforcing the nation's immigration laws?
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)?
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)?
Which department oversees federal law enforcement agencies like the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)?
Which department oversees federal law enforcement agencies like the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)?
What event prompted the creation of the Department of Homeland Security in 2002?
What event prompted the creation of the Department of Homeland Security in 2002?
