Multiple Choice
1. In terms of procedure, _____.
a. felony cases involve more steps than misdemeanor cases
b. misdemeanor cases involve more protections for defendants
c. felony and misdemeanor cases have exactly the same procedures
d. most states require grand jury review only in misdemeanor ...
1. After conquering England in 1066, the Norman invaders instituted trial by ordeal.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
REFERENCES: History of the Rules of Evidence
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: CEPC.GARD.16.1.1
CEPC.GARD.16.1.2
2. One of the purposes of the rules of evidence is to help assure that defendants get a fair trial.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
REFERENCES: History of the Rules of Evidence
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: CEPC.GARD.16.1.1
CEPC.GARD.16.1.2
3. A presentment jury is the same as a trial or petit jury.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
REFERENCES: History of the Rules of Evidence
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: CEPC.GARD.16.1.1
CEPC.GARD.16.1.3
4. Habeas corpus was established under the Magna Carta.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
REFERENCES: Magna Carta and Habeas Corpus
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: CEPC.GARD.16.1.2
CEPC.GARD.16.1.4
5. The right of habeas corpus is protected by the U.S. Constitution.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
REFERENCES: Magna Carta and Habeas Corpus
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: CEPC.GARD.16.1.2
6. The U.S. Declaration of Independence states that governments derive their power from consent of the
governed.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
REFERENCES: The U.S. Constitution and the American Bill of Rights
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,LEARNING OBJECTIVES: CEPC.GARD.16.1.3
7. The first twelve Amendments to the U.S. Constitution are called the Bill of Rights.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
REFERENCES: The U.S. Constitution and the American Bill of Rights
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: CEPC.GARD.16.1.3
8. When originally ratified, the Bill of Rights limited the powers of the federal government, but not the powers
of the states.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
REFERENCES: The U.S. Constitution and the American Bill of Rights
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: CEPC.GARD.16.1.3
9. In the United States, the defense carries the burden of proving the defendant is not guilty.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
REFERENCES: Basic Rights Under the U.S. Constitution Today
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: CEPC.GARD.16.1.3
10. In all states, a defendant has a right to grand jury review of the charges.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
REFERENCES: The U.S. Constitution and the American Bill of Rights
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: CEPC.GARD.16.1.3
11. The prosecution is required by law to prove the defendant’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
REFERENCES: Basic Rights Under the U.S. Constitution Today
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: CEPC.GARD.16.1.3
12. Under American law, criminal defendants have a right to a perfect (error free) trial.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
REFERENCES: Basic Rights Under the U.S. Constitution Today
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: CEPC.GARD.16.1.4
13. The Sixth Amendment contains a right to counsel.
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, a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
REFERENCES: Basic Rights Under the U.S. Constitution Today
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: CEPC.GARD.16.1.4
14. The Fifth Amendment requires that defendants receive notice of any charges brought against them.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
REFERENCES: Basic Rights Under the U.S. Constitution Today
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: CEPC.GARD.16.1.4
15. The Sixth Amendment guarantees a speedy and public trial.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
REFERENCES: Basic Rights Under the U.S. Constitution Today
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: CEPC.GARD.16.1.4
16. The prosecution can subpoena defendants and require that they testify at their own criminal trials.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
REFERENCES: Basic Rights Under the U.S. Constitution Today
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: CEPC.GARD.16.1.4
17. The Eighth Amendment prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
REFERENCES: Basic Rights Under the U.S. Constitution Today
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: CEPC.GARD.16.1.4
18. The Sixth Amendment affords defendants a right to confront and cross-examine witnesses.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
REFERENCES: Basic Rights Under the U.S. Constitution Today
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: CEPC.GARD.16.1.4
19. Even a single error at a trial automatically entitles the defendant to a new trial.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
REFERENCES: Basic Rights Under the U.S. Constitution Today
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