Goal 5 Common Assessment

Who is a court appointed third party that enters into a controversy

A. Arbitrator

B. Judge

C. Mediator

D. Steward

You and a friend disagree what you want to do for a vacation. Which of the following would allow you and your friend to resolve this dilemma fairly?

A. Argue until you are no longer speakingB. Each of you propose a compromiseC. Cancel the vacationD Consider each other’s point of view

What kinds of cases are originally heard in jury trials?

A. Only civil cases

B. Only criminal cases

C. Federal and state cases

D. Criminal and civil cases

What court is the first appellate level for a defendant convicted in a US District Court?

A. US Court of AppealsB. US Magistrate’s CourtC. US Supreme CourtD. US Federal Circuit Court

What is the primary difference between the Supreme Court and U.S. District Courts?

A. It only handles federal casesB. It has no juryC. Their decisions never changeD. It conducts its entire proceedings in

secret

If North Carolina were suing South Carolina over a territorial dispute, which court would have original jurisdiction?

A. North Carolina Supreme Court

B. South Carolina Supreme Court

C. United States Supreme Court

D. United States District Court

What is the proper order of a trial process?

A. Arrest, indictment, trial, verdict

B. Indictment, arrest, verdict, trial

C. Warrants, arrest, verdict, trial

D. Complaint, warrant, perjury, brief

How many federal district courts are in each state?

A. 0

B. At least one

C. 12 – 15

D. 50

How do federal judges get their jobs?

A. Appointed by the President, confirmed by the Senate

B. Confirmed by the Senate

C. Elected by the citizens of the U.S.

D. Elected by the citizens of a state

Which statement is the most correct in regard to the makeup of the Supreme Court?

A. There are nine members; eight associate justices and one chief justice

B. There are nine associate justices and one chief justice

C. There are eight members: seven associate justices and one chief justice

D. There are ten members: eight associate justices and two co-chief justices

Which two branches of government have to agree that probable cause exists before a search warrant can be issued?

A. Executive and JudicialB. Legislative and JudicialC. Legislative and ExecutiveD. State and Federal

Barry Bonds is being investigated by the Federal government for tax evasion and other possible crimes. Who determines if an indictment will be handed down?

A. Grand jury

B. Petit jury

C. Judge

D. Magistrate

“No freeman shall be taken, imprisoned …or in any other way destroyed…except by the lawful judgment of his peers.”

-Magna CartaThis quote from the Magna Carta serves as a

basis for which amendments that pertain to the judicial process?

A. 4th and 8thB. 5th and 8thC. 6th and 8thD. 7th and 8th

What two types of courts function within the American criminal justice system?

A. Felony & misdemeanor

B. State & federal

C. National & local

D. Superior & county

Which action of a petit jury would compare to a grand jury indictment?

A. Verdict

B. Sentence

C. Warrant

D. Subpoena

Which committee decides how and when bills reach the floor of the House?

A. Ways and Means Committee

B. Rules Committee

C. Appropriations Committee

D. Judiciary Committee

Who introduces bills in the Senate?

A. Rules Committee

B. Individual Senators

C. Majority Floor Leader

D. Investigative Committee

What would happen if the attorney general of North Carolina sued Virginia over a border dispute?

A. The NC Supreme Court would hear the case first.

B. The Virginia Supreme Court would have original jurisdiction.

C. A U.S. District court would try the caseD. The U.S. Supreme Court take the case using

their original jurisdiction powers

Which planning method do most cities rely on to classify and control land use within their boundaries?

A. Urbanization

B. Annexation

C. Zoning

D. Due process

Why doesn’t the state simply build more schools to alleviate the overcrowding?

A. There aren’t enough teachers to fill positions.

B. There isn’t enough available land.

C. People don’t want to pay higher taxes

D. The population will eventually decrease, leaving vacant buildings.