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Question 1

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Which article of the U.S. Constitution created the Judicial Branch?

  • Article 1
  • Article 2
  • Article 3
  • Article 4

Question 2

Multiple Choice

What Act created other levels of courts in the U.S.?

  • The Judiciary Act of 1789
  • The Civil Rights Act
  • The Voting Rights Act
  • The Patriot Act

Question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following rights is NOT included in the Bill of Rights concerning judicial processes?

  • Right to a jury trial
  • Right to remain silent
  • Right to vote
  • Protection against cruel and unusual punishment

Question 4

Multiple Choice

At which level do virtually all federal court proceedings initiated by citizens begin?

  • Supreme Court
  • Appeals Court
  • District Court
  • State Court

Question 5

Multiple Choice

What is the difference between a misdemeanor and a felony?

  • Misdemeanors are less serious and usually result in less than a year in jail, while felonies are more serious and result in more than a year in jail.
  • Misdemeanors are more serious than felonies.
  • Felonies can only be heard in federal courts.
  • Misdemeanors always involve fines, not jail time.

Question 6

Multiple Choice

What is an arraignment?

  • A trial where the defendant is found guilty or not guilty
  • The initial court appearance of the defendant
  • A type of civil case
  • A court hearing to set the bail amount

Question 7

Multiple Choice

Who is the plaintiff in a trial?

  • The person accused of wrongdoing
  • The person who initiates the court action
  • The judge overseeing the trial
  • The attorney defending the accused

Question 8

Multiple Choice

What is a bench trial?

  • A trial without a judge
  • A trial without a jury
  • A trial held outdoors
  • A trial where the jury decides the verdict

Question 9

Multiple Choice

How many jurors typically make up a jury in a criminal trial?

  • 6
  • 8
  • 10
  • 12

Question 10

Multiple Choice

What is the primary role of a witness in a court proceeding?

  • To remain unbiased throughout the trial
  • To make the final decision on the case
  • To provide testimony and answer questions
  • To ensure the trial is fair

Question 11

Multiple Choice

What document orders a person to attend court as a witness?

  • Subpoena
  • Warrant
  • Affidavit
  • Summons

Question 12

Multiple Choice

What is the primary difference between a civil and a criminal case?

  • Civil cases involve money or compensation, while criminal cases involve breaking the law
  • Civil cases are always heard in federal courts
  • Criminal cases cannot have juries
  • Civil cases always result in jail time

Question 13

Multiple Choice

What happens if a defendant pleads guilty at an arraignment?

  • The case goes to trial
  • The defendant is immediately released
  • The defendant accepts the punishment given by the judge
  • The case is dismissed

Question 14

Multiple Choice

How is the verdict decided in a civil trial with a jury?

  • Unanimous decision is required
  • Strong majority such as three-fourths of the jurors
  • Decision by the defense attorney
  • Judge's ruling

Question 15

Multiple Choice

What is the role of the defense attorney in a trial?

  • To obtain a guilty verdict
  • To obtain a not guilty verdict
  • To prosecute the defendant
  • To select jurors

Question 16

Multiple Choice

Which amendment gives defendants the right to a jury trial?

  • First Amendment
  • Fourth Amendment
  • Sixth Amendment
  • Eighth Amendment

Question 17

Multiple Choice

How are citizens often selected for jury duty?

  • From those who are licensed to drive
  • Only from registered voters
  • From a pool of previous jurors
  • Randomly from the general population

Question 18

Multiple Choice

What is perjury?

  • Failing to appear in court
  • Lying under oath
  • Disobeying a judge's order
  • Tampering with evidence

Question 19

Multiple Choice

What is the term for the decision made in a civil case by a judge or jury?

  • Verdict
  • Arraignment
  • Subpoena
  • Judgment

Question 20

Multiple Choice

What must jurors do during a trial?

  • Discuss the case with others outside the jury
  • Make a decision based on evidence
  • Advocate for one side
  • Research the case independently
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