True/False
Indicate whether the
statement is true or false.
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Peremptory challenges allow attorneys to remove
people from the panel for any reason, except a discriminatory one.
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2.
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As a general rule, the government has twice as many
strikes as does the defendant.
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3.
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Before the jurors retire to deliberate, the bailiff
will instruct them what the law of the case is.
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4.
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When the jury reaches its conclusion, this is
called the sentence.
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5.
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Once the trial is over, the jurors are free to
discuss the case with anyone.
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6.
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Jury sequestration is common in most
trials.
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7.
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The jury is authorized to enter a sentence against
a defendant who has been found guilty.
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8.
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During closing arguments, the attorney can argue
unreasonable or illogical conclusions about what the evidence shows.
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9.
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Normally, the jury is not given a written copy of
the jury instructions.
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10.
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The defense must follow the same evidentiary rules
and procedures when presenting its case as the government did when presenting its case.
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Multiple Choice
Identify the
choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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11.
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When the attorneys address the jury at the
beginning of the trial and discuss what the evidence will show:
a. | Opening Statement | b. | Opening Argument | c. | Closing
Statement | d. | Closing Argument |
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When a panel member is removed from the jury
selection process because he/she has some legally-recognized bias against the
defendant:
a. | peremptory challenge | b. | challenge for cause | c. | alternate
juror | d. | jury tampering |
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The name for the process of challenging the
government’s (and the defendant’s) use of jury strikes in a racially based manner. Named
for the U.S. Supreme Court case where the principle was developed.
a. | A Miller Challenge | b. | A Brandeis Challenge | c. | A Peremptory
Challenge | d. | A Batson
Challenge |
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Another term for jury selection:
a. | grand jury | b. | respondeat superior | c. | voir
dire | d. | case-in-chief |
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15.
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Which of the following will automatically
disqualify someone from jury service in a particular case?
a. | acquaintance with any of the
parties | b. | prior felony conviction | c. | misdemeanor conviction | d. | all of the
above |
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The term used to describe the process of calling a
witness to the stand, swearing that witness in and asking that witness questions.
a. | questioning | b. | cross-examination | c. | impeachment | d. | direct
examination |
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The term used to describe the process of asking a
witness questions about a piece of evidence to show the relevance of the evidence to an issue in the
case.
a. | building up the evidence | b. | checking the sources | c. | laying the
foundation | d. | case-in-chief |
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When evidence has been “admitted” this
means:
a. | that it goes to proving the defendant’s
guilt | b. | that it cannot be used by either party during the
trial | c. | that it vouches for the credibility of the
witness | d. | that the jury may see
it |
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A motion, made by the defense, that comes at the
conclusion of the state’s case and requests a dismissal of the case.
a. | Motion to Dismiss | b. | Motion for Directed Verdict | c. | Motion for Continuance | d. | Giglio
Motion |
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At the conclusion of the defense case, the
prosecution may be given the opportunity to dispute any of the claims raised by the defense. This is
called:
a. | Re-direct examination | b. | Motion for Directed Verdict | c. | Rebuttal | d. | Cross-examination |
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