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Supreme Court
100

first court to hear a dispute in NJ

NJ Superior Court

100
TRUE/FALSE Attorneys can ask personal questions of potential jury members
TRUE
100

A case in which a member of the military is tried

court martial case

100

criminal offender is released, but with supervision and must report to officer

probation

100

order from the US Supreme Court to a State Court to turn over its court record of a case

writ of certiorari
200

party against whom the
lawsuit is brought

defendant

200
In order for a person to be found guilty or not guilty the jury must all agree on the decision. This is also know as a ________ decision.
unanimous
200

Which party must prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt in a trial?

Prosecution

200

delays start of punishment for offender   ex: medical condition

reprieve

200
The Supreme Court has the responsibility to do: A. Interpret the Constitution B. Elect legislators C. Appoint new justices
A. Interpret Constitution
300
A ____ _____ occurs when a jury cannot agree on a verdict.
Hung Jury
300
If an attorney asks for a juror to be removed or rejected from the process, it is called a _________ _________
Peremptory Challenge
300

called Circuit Courts; handles cases sent from lower courts to be reviewed

US Court of Appeals

300

forgives the accused from further punishment

pardon

300

Who is the Chief Justice of the United States?

Chief Justice John Roberts

400

In NJ, the amount that a tenant can sue up to in small claims court

$5,000

400
What is the name of the process of asking questions of potential jurors?
Voir dire
400

handles cases involving federal tariff laws

US Customs Court

400

the release of a prisoner temporarily or permanently before the completion of a sentence, on the promise of good behavior

parole


400

Who is the Chief Justice of the NJ Supreme Court?

Stuart Rabner

500

Two purposes of juvenile court

to rehabilitate and provide guidance

500

the crime of attempting to influence a jury through other means than the evidence presented in court

Jury Tampering


500

handles civil cases involving more than $10,000 & crimninal cases violating Federal Law; one in each  state, organized by geographical areas

US District Courts

500

process where a jury discusses in private the findings of the court and decides by vote with which argument to agree with

legal deliberation

500

order from the US Supreme Court to a State Court to turn over its court record of a case

writ of certiorari