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Collins JOUR 303 Final Exam Questions And Answers What is the rational Basis Test? 1. In lawsuits, the burden is on the challenger 2. assume the law is constitutional 3. law/regulation lacks a rational basis What is the compelling interest test? 1. The burden is on the government 2. Assume the law is NOT constitutional 3. see if law/regulation lacks a rational basis What are the four steps of determing what a law means? 1. read the law 2. look for precedence 2. look to the law gi...

EMCC Criminal Justice Final Exam Questions and Answers (T or F) In a concurrent sentence, a prisoner is serving for two or more criminal acts one after another. - ANSWER False (T or F) Homosexual men are the largest target population for sexual violence and assault in prison - ANSWER True (T or F) In the 1960s and 1970s, the US Supreme Court radically altered the juvenile justice system when it issued a series of decisions that established the right of juveniles to due process of law - ...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. In terms of procedure, a. b. c. d. ANS: felony cases involve more steps and protections for defendants than misdemeanor cases. misdemeanor cases involve more steps and protections for defendants than felony cases. felony and misdemeanor cases have exactly the same procedures. most states require grand jury review in misdemeanor cases but not in felony cases. C LO: 1 REF: p.54 CHAPTER 3 2. An indictment is a formal criminal charge issued by a. the police. b. the j...

JUS 325 Final Exam Questions & Answers 2024/2025 What fundamentals/circumstances must exist in the Adjudication process? - ANSWERSOpposing parties, A judge and A Verdict (ALL OF THE ABOVE A juror is a: - ANSWERSVital member of the justice system According to legal experts, who is generally recognized as the most influential official in the court? - ANSWERSProsecutor Who is the county and state prosecutor's client? - ANSWERSThe State What is generally viewed as the most limited ...

CPR3701 Assignment 2 (DETAILED ANSWERS) Semester 1 2024 - DISTINCTION GUARANTEED - DISTINCTION GUARANTEED - DISTINCTION GUARANTEED Answers, guidelines, workings and references ........... Question 1 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Choose the CORRECT answer from the following statements a. A conviction on the competent verdict must be regarded as an acquittal on the original charge b. Where the express charge is not proved by the prosecution, the court may still re...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. In terms of procedure, a. b. c. d. ANS: felony cases involve more steps and protections for defendants than misdemeanor cases. misdemeanor cases involve more steps and protections for defendants than felony cases. felony and misdemeanor cases have exactly the same procedures. most states require grand jury review in misdemeanor cases but not in felony cases. C LO: 1 REF: p.54 CHAPTER 3 2. An indictment is a formal criminal charge issued by a. the police. b. the j...

Which is the correct order of the criminal process involving law enforcement? correct answers initial contact; criminal investigation; arrest and booking Which perspective of criminal justice maintains the goal of repairing harm hat criminal offenses inflict upon victims, offenders, and communities? correct answers restorative justice model Which is the correct oder of the criminal process involving courts? correct answers charging; initial appearance; preliminary hearing, or arraignment; ...

LEGL 2700 Epstein Test 3 Exam Questions With Revised Correct Answers Who is criminal law protecting? - Answer -Society (criminal cases are wrongs against society) What are the sources of criminal law? - Answer -Authority in federal and state codes (criminal sections or sometimes penal codes) Who brings the case in criminal law? - Answer -Government is the party prosecuting What is the standard of proof in criminal cases? - Answer -Beyond reasonable doubt What is white collar crime? - A...

Civil protection order A CPO is issued by the Domestic Relations Court to protect victims of domestic violence. A CPO is intended to prevent further domestic violence. It orders someone who has been abusive to do or not to do certain things in the future. Charging document Includes a brief description of the date and location of the offense. Grand jury a group of citizens who decide whether persons accused of crimes should be indicted (true bill) or not (no true bill). Re...

_________ is the third-largest source of revenue for Texas. - The motor fuels tax __________ is the philosophy that the courts are to be engaged in public policymaking. - Judicial activism A large portion of the funding for Texas's social welfare programs comes from __________. - federal funds According to the textbook, which of the following is one of the top priorities of public policy? - creating a budget Andrew was assaulted by a man during a late-night encounter in a bar. He wants t...