Question 1

Judicial reformers oppose abolishing justice of the peace courts.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Compare and contrast the organization of the [insert your state court system] Court system with that of the Federal Judiciary.

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The organization of the [insert your sta...

Question 3

In what ways were early state courts affected by geography?

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Early state courts were significantly af...

Question 4

State court researchers are finding that:

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A)   state courts interact only with federal courts
B)   state courts interact with other institutions
C)   state court judges consider only the law
D)   state and federal courts operate the same wayE) None of the above
F) A) and B) D

Question 5

Which one of the following statements best describes colonial courts?

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A)   They acted independently from the governor.
B)   They were rather simple institutions.
C)   They handled many cases.
D)   They were dominated by legal experts.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 6

Mexican courts have a rich tradition of judicial independence.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Describe the primary criticism of municipal courts and compare this to the goals of juvenile courts.

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The primary criticism of municipal court...

Question 8

Committing a status offense involves:

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A)   agreeing to seek judicial compensation
B)   more than three conspiring juveniles
C)   an act that is illegal only for juveniles
D)   breaking adult criminal lawsE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 9

In any given year, the largest number of cases is heard in:

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A)   federal courts
B)   state supreme courts
C)   U.S. district courts
D)   state trial courtsE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

Tort (personal injury)  cases:

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A)   make up a huge percentage of the trial court docket
B)   make up a very small percentage of the trial court docket
C)   are not heard by trial courts
D)   always involve an international plaintiffE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

A court is said to have "limited jurisdiction" when it:

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A)   deals only with the pretrial stages of a case
B)   hears only juvenile matters
C)   handles only minor cases
D)   hears a limited number of cases in a given yearE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 12

Restorative justice programs in juvenile courts do not include a focus on:

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A)   healing the victim
B)   protecting the offender
C)   involving stakeholders
D)   transforming traditional views of justiceE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 13

The treatment approach to drug offenders is intended to:

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A)   increase the speed with which cases are heard
B)   reduce the likelihood of rearrest
C)   increase the criminal penalties handed out to drug offenders
D)   reduce the discretion of the judgeE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 14

The use of drug courts continues to increase.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Kimbrough v. United States (2007) reaffirmed the authority of federal judges to view the Federal Sentencing Guidelines as advisory.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The largest number of courts in the United States are courts of:

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A)   general jurisdiction
B)   appellate jurisdiction
C)   superior jurisdiction
D)   limited jurisdictionE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 17

Use the War on Drugs to illustrate the tension between the legislative and judicial branches of government trying to solve social problems.

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The War on Drugs is a prime example of t...

Question 18

Evaluations of drug courts have shown:

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A)   only success
B)   only failure
C)   some successes and some failures
D)   no end in sight.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above C

Question 19

Describe three ways that drug courts are distinctive from the typical court.

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1. Focus on treatment: Drug courts prioritize addressing the underlying substance abuse issues of offenders, rather than just punishing them for their crimes. They offer access to substance abuse treatment programs and support services to help individuals overcome their addiction.

2. Collaboration with community resources: Drug courts work closely with community organizations, treatment providers, and other support services to create a comprehensive treatment plan for participants. This collaborative approach helps address the complex needs of individuals struggling with substance abuse.

3. Regular monitoring and supervision: Participants in drug courts are subject to frequent drug testing, court appearances, and supervision by a team of professionals, including judges, probation officers, and treatment providers. This level of oversight is designed to ensure compliance with the treatment plan and accountability for their actions.

Question 20

Traffic cases represent only a small portion of the cases heard by lower courts each year.

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A) True 
 B)False

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