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_____ jury review is required in all federal felony prosecutions.
Reverse waivers allow a juvenile to _____ the criminal court to transfer jurisdiction to a
juvenile court.
Most assistant district attorneys are hired _____ after graduation from law school.
There may be as many as 28 judges who work together to make an appellate court
decision.
Before a suspect in police custody is interrogated, the suspect must be informed of
his/her rights under the _____ Amendment's Self-Incrimination Clause.
The American Bar Association has recommended the _____ of commercial bail.
Informal discovery occurs frequently because it often facilitates a prompt resolution of
a dispute without the need for trial.
Many victims and witnesses are _____ to become involved in the criminal justice
process.
U.S. attorneys are appointed by, and serve at the discretion of, the _____, with the
advice and consent of the Senate.
State efforts to make non-homicide cases death eligible have been _____ by the
Supreme Court.
One of the major factors involved in sentencing disparities is the geography of justice.
Judges are appointed by executives, elected by the voters, or appointed through a merit
selection process. The various selection systems produce judges with very similar
backgrounds, including local ties and past political involvement. No evidence exists
that one selection system systematically produces "better" or "worse" judges than
another, although research does reveal some differences in judicial approaches to
decision making. Describe the system you believe is best and provide support for your
argument.
Adults conditionally released to community supervision after serving time in prison are
on _____.
Defendants and victims are the most important actors in the courthouse.
Identify the three agencies involved in prosecution in state courts. What are the
differences and similarities of these agencies?
The three key characteristics of common law are: judge-made law, precedent, and
_____ sources of law.
