Bill of Rights
Which amendments in the U.S. Constitution guarantee due process?
5th Amendment
What is the questioning of potential Jurors called?
Voir Dire
What is an Acquittal?
The defendant is found not guilty and cleared of the charges.
What are two ways that police respond to crime?
Reactive and Proactive.
What is the term for the intentional killing of one human being by another?
Homicide
Which Amendment applies to a speedy trial?
6th Amendment
How many jurors are usually on a jury?
12
The last statements that either the prosecutor or defense attorney tell the jury is called what?
Closing Statements.
A felony is generally a less serious offense compared to a misdemeanor. True or False?
False
What is the term for a legal document that allows law enforcement officers to search a specific location for specific items?
Search Warrant
What does the 5th Amendment cover?
Self incrimination
A jury's decision must be unanimous? True or False?
True
A witness who testifies to scientific, medical, or technical skill is called a?
Expert Witness
What is the term for the list of rights for people accused of crimes?
Miranda Rights
What is the term for a formal accusation that an individual has committed a crime, typically issued by a grand jury or prosecutor?
Indictment
Which amendment provides that defendants have a right to an attorney?
6th Amendment
What is it called when either a prosecutor or defense attorney can strike a juror during Voir Dire for no cause?
Preemptory Challenge
What is the Burden of Proof?
The Prosecutor bears the burden of proving that the defendant is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
What is the Chain of Custody?
A documented record of the chronological handling and control of physical evidence in a criminal case, ensuring its integrity and reliability as it moves from one person to another within the criminal justice system.
What does the Rational Choice Theory suggest about crime?
Crime is the result of a rational calculation by the offender
This Amendment protects citizens from cruel and unusual punishment.
8th Amendment
In the criminal justice system, what is the role of a grand jury?
To review and indict individuals based on evidence presented by the prosecutor.
This is described as a “Road Map” that describes the destination that each attorney hopes to reach and outlines the route that will be taken to do so.
Opening Statement
What's the job of a police officer when they first arrive at a crime scene?
Collect evidence and secure the area.
Facts or situations that do not justify or excuse a criminal act but reduce the degree of blameworthiness and may reduce the punishment.
Mitigating circumstances