Courts Intro Quiz

What is the job of the courts?

• to enforce the law

• to punish convicted offenders

• to interpret and apply laws

• to put bad people in jail

A _ is also considered a bond.

A written, sworn statement

• subpoena

• affidavit

• summons

• confession

Which of the following happens during an arraignment?

• defendant placed on trial

• defendant is sentenced

• defendant enters plea

• defendant case gets dismissed

What is the reduction of the sentence of a convicted criminal?

• good-time

• conviction

• clemency

• a lesser sentence

What is it called when a defendant represents him or herself?

• conviction

• due process

• pro se

• justice

court order requiring a person to appear in court to give testimony or provide evidence

• conspiracy

• summons

• subjection

• subpoena

compensation a convicted offender is ordered to pay the victim

• time served

• restitution

• reparation

• money

person or party who initiates the lawsuit

• defendant

• prosecution

• plaintiff

• defense

formal request made to a judge for an order or judgment

• plea

• motion

• affidavit

• communication