Chapter 6 PROSECUTORS

America's Courts and the Criminal Justice System 11th Edition by David W. Neubauer

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Chapter 6 PROSECUTORS

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

  1. The office of the prosecutor is in which branch of government?
a. executive c. judicial
b. legislative d. administrative

 

ANS:   A         REF:    150      OBJ:    1

 

  1. At trial a prosecutor is expected to advocate the guilt of the defendant while also being mindful that s/he is not
a. an example for others in the courtroom work group.
b. an officer of the court.
c. an advocate for the victim.
d. part of the executive branch of government.

 

ANS:   C         REF:    150      OBJ:    1

 

  1. Of the following, who is the only official who works closely with police officers?
a. prosecutor c. Judge
b. defense attorney d. victim advocate

 

ANS:   A         REF:    165      OBJ:    1

 

  1. Which of the following decisions is the exclusive domain of the prosecutor?
a. bail c. arraignment
b. charging d. sentencing

 

ANS:   B         REF:    151      OBJ:    1

 

  1. Cathy Burns filed a civil rights action against a district attorney, Rick Reed, for actions he took in relation to her case. In Burns v. Reed, the U.S. Supreme Court held that
a. Burns’ confession was obtained under hypnosis and was, therefore, inadmissible.
b. the district attorney “shredded the Constitution to tiny bits” and, therefore, could no longer practice law.
c. the prosecutor was not absolutely immune from civil liability for actions he took in relation to Burns’ case.
d. immunity is an evolving concept and one that is better left for the lower courts to decide.

 

 

ANS:   C         REF:    162      OBJ:    1 and 5

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