Which is the correct order for the basic steps of a jury trial?
a. Opening statements, jury selection, presentation of evidence, closing arguments, jury deliberations.
b. Jury selection, opening statements, presentation of evidence, jury deliberations, closing arguments.
c. Jury selection, opening statements, presentation of evidence, closing arguments, jury deliberations.
d. Opening statements, jury selection, presentation of evidence, jury deliberations, closing arguments.
Question -2-Evidence of how important local governments are is reflected in this question:
What percent of the American population lives in central cities and suburbs?
a. 60 percent.
b. 70 percent.
c. 80 percent.
d. 90 percent.
Question -3-When looking at state and local governments, where are the greatest power struggles likely to be found?
a. Between the local government and the national government.
b. Between the executive and judicial branches.
c. Between the executive and legislative branches.
d. Between the state government and the national government.
Question -4-After being charged, criminal defendants appear before a judge to enter a plea through the process called
a. arraignment.
b. judicial notification.
c. plea bargaining.
d. prosecutorial initiation.
Question -5-What type of tax would be most favored by low-income voters?
a. A regressive income tax.
b. A sales tax on food.
c. A proportional income tax.
d. A progressive income tax.
Question -6-Approximately what percent of criminal cases is resolved through a plea bargain?
a. Less than 35 percent.
b. Around 50 percent.
c. Over 75 percent.
d. Over 90 percent.