Assign each student a state and have them complete research on how that states' court system works. They should create a 10 to 15 slide PowerPoint to share with the class
What will be an ideal response?
Answers will vary, but students should touch on all three or four levels of the court for that state. They should be able to clearly explain how that court system functions.
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a. bounding b. rotation c. screening d. telescoping
In federal district courts, jury verdicts must be:
A) unanimous. B) majority rule. C) three-fourths majority. D) two-thirds majority.
Which of the following is not a condition for the issuance of a warrant?
A) the existence of probable cause B) the suspect must be informed of his/her rights C) evidence must be presented to the judicial officer and be supported by "oath or affirmation," D) the warrant must describe the specific place to be searched E) the warrant must describe the person or items to be seized
During an investigation of a robbery call, the first officer at the scene spots a vehicle with the engine running parked directly in front of the main doors. The driver is a possible 'lookout' wearing a ski mask. The officer notifies dispatch and other
responding officers. What should the officer do next? A) The officer should arrest the driver, then immediately enter the store to arrest the robber. B) The officer should stay out of sight and wait for the robber to exit, and then apprehend the robber. C) The officer should attempt to enter the rear of the store in order to apprehend the robber in the store. D) The officer should disengage from the scene and wait for the robber to drive away.