Unit 2 Review

1. Who is over the courtroom, ensures the proceedings are fair, and makes legal decisions?

• A. Attorney

• B. Judge

• C. Paralegal

• D. Prosecutor

   Which of the following is NOT a category of U.S. Court Systems?

• A. State Court

• B. Small Claims Court

• C. County Claims Court

• D. U.S. District Court

1. Whose responsibility is it to create an accurate and verbatim record of everything said during the trial?

• A. Detective

• B. Court Reporter

• C. Bailiff

• D. Victim

1. Which of the following is a transfer of a case from a lower to a higher level of court, due to not arguing with the ruling/sentencing?

• A. Judgment

• B. Trial

• C. Breach

• D. Appeal

1. Who maintains order in the courtroom, announces the judge's entry, and escorts witnesses when needed?

• A. Marshal

• B. Judge

• C. Bailiff

• D. Legal Clerk

1. Which legal professional represents the state or government in criminal cases, presenting evidence and arguing for a conviction?

• A. Defense Attorney

• B. Prosecutor

• C. Parole Officer

• D. Forensic Analyst

1. What is the primary role of U.S. District/Federal Courts?

• A. To oversee federal agencies

• B. To interpret state laws

• C. To conduct trials in the federal

• D. To handle ONLY international disputes

1. Whose primary duty is to provide legal counsel and defense for the person accused of a crime?

• A. Defense Attorney

• B. Judge

• C. Defendant

• D. Immigration Officer

1. What is the purpose of the U.S. Court of Appeals?

• A. To review and potentially prejudicial errors judgments from lower courts

• B. To conduct trials

• C. To handle international disputes

• D. To oversee state court decisions

1. Who is the person who has allegedly been harmed or wronged in a situation but may have NOT initiated legal actions ?

• A. Plaintiff

• B. Prosecutor

• C. Victim

• D. Detective