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6 The Criminal Justice Process Online Quiz Questions

Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 6 The Criminal Justice Process, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.

20 questions
01
True or false
1 point

True or false: An arrest itself establishes that a person is guilty of the alleged offense.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

02
True or false
1 point

True or false: Every criminal offense requires proof that the accused intended to commit the prohibited act.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

03
Choose one
1 point

A behavior is widely considered harmful, but no applicable criminal law prohibits it. Which conclusion follows from the material?

  1. A

    It is automatically a misdemeanor because it causes harm.

  2. B

    It is not a criminal offense solely because it is harmful or unpopular.

  3. C

    It is a felony whenever the public considers it unacceptable.

  4. D

    It becomes a criminal offense if police decide it should be prohibited.

04
Choose one
1 point

At an arraignment, which event is generally part of the proceeding?

  1. A

    The jury announces its verdict and the judge imposes a sentence.

  2. B

    The defendant is informed of the charges and enters a plea.

  3. C

    The correctional agency decides whether to file charges.

  4. D

    The police determine whether the defendant is guilty.

05
Fill in the blank
1 point

Community supervision that may be imposed after a person is released from custody is commonly called .

06
Written response
1 point

What Latin term names the required mental state that many criminal offenses require?

07
Choose all
1 point

Which factors may a court take into account when deciding a sentence? Select all that apply.

  1. A

    The circumstances of the case

  2. B

    The police officer's personal preference, regardless of law

  3. C

    Applicable sentencing rules

  4. D

    Information about the defendant and the harm caused

08
Fill in the blank
1 point

In a federal felony case, charges generally require a unless that right is waived.

09
Choose one
1 point

Which statement best describes the general distinction between jails and prisons?

  1. A

    Jails are generally state-operated long-term facilities, while prisons are generally local holding facilities.

  2. B

    Jails and prisons are always operated by the same level of government.

  3. C

    Jails are generally locally operated, while prisons are generally state- or federally operated long-term facilities.

  4. D

    Prisons hold only people on probation, while jails hold only people on parole.

10
Written response
1 point

What is the term for community supervision that a court commonly imposes instead of or alongside incarceration?

11
Choose one
1 point

Officers are considering a search while investigating a suspected offense. Which statement best reflects the limits on police authority described in the material?

  1. A

    A search may be subject to a requirement for a warrant supported by probable cause.

  2. B

    An arrest automatically authorizes every later search.

  3. C

    Police may disregard constitutional protections when collecting evidence.

  4. D

    A warrant is never relevant to a search or seizure.

12
Choose all
1 point

Which actions may a prosecutor take after reviewing available evidence? Select all that apply.

  1. A

    Review available evidence before deciding what to do

  2. B

    Impose a sentence before a court has found guilt

  3. C

    File charges

  4. D

    Reduce or decline charges

13
Open ended
1 point

Two cases involve similar conduct but follow different paths through the criminal justice system. Explain why this can happen, and identify at least two stages where official discretion or jurisdictional variation may affect a case.

14
Choose one
1 point

Police arrest a person after an investigation. Which conclusion is supported by the criminal justice process?

  1. A

    The arrest proves the person committed the offense.

  2. B

    The arrest advances a case, but guilt still must be determined through the legal process.

  3. C

    The arrest means a judge has already imposed a sentence.

  4. D

    The arrest means the prosecutor must file every possible charge.

15
Choose one
1 point

After police submit evidence about a suspected offense, which official generally decides whether and what charges to file?

  1. A

    The arresting officer

  2. B

    The court clerk

  3. C

    The prosecutor

  4. D

    The correctional agency

16
Choose one
1 point

At a criminal trial, which rule applies to the prosecution's proof of each required element?

  1. A

    The prosecution must prove each required element beyond a reasonable doubt.

  2. B

    The accused must prove innocence beyond a reasonable doubt.

  3. C

    Police must prove guilt before making an arrest.

  4. D

    The prosecutor must show only that the accusation is more likely true than not.

17
Choose one
1 point

A case proceeds to trial. Which statement best describes the roles of the judge and the fact-finder?

  1. A

    The jury decides what the law means, and the prosecutor decides whether the charge was proved.

  2. B

    The judge applies the law, and the judge or jury determines whether the charge was proved.

  3. C

    The police apply the law, and the judge decides whether the charge was proved.

  4. D

    The prosecutor applies the law, and the correctional agency determines guilt.

18
True or false
1 point

Generally, jails are locally operated, while prisons are state- or federally operated long-term facilities, although arrangements vary.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

19
Written response
1 point

An offense requires proof of a prohibited act and a required mental state. What is the Latin legal term for the mental-state element?

20
Written response
1 point

A court orders a person to remain in the community under supervision, in lieu of or alongside incarceration. What form of community supervision is this?