1. Goal 5 Common Assessment

2. Who is a court appointed third party that enters into a controversy A. Arbitrator B. Judge C. Mediator D. Steward

3. You and a friend disagree what you want to do for a vacation. Which of the following would allow you and your friend to resolve this dilemma fairly? A. Argue until you are no longer speaking B. Each of you propose a compromise C. Cancel the vacation D Consider each other’s point of view

4. What kinds of cases are originally heard in jury trials? A. Only civil cases B. Only criminal cases C. Federal and state cases D. Criminal and civil cases

5. What court is the first appellate level for a defendant convicted in a US District Court? A. US Court of Appeals B. US Magistrate’s Court C. US Supreme Court D. US Federal Circuit Court

6. What is the primary difference between the Supreme Court and U.S. District Courts? A. It only handles federal cases B. It has no jury C. Their decisions never change D. It conducts its entire proceedings in secret

7. If North Carolina were suing South Carolina over a territorial dispute, which court would have original jurisdiction? A. North Carolina Supreme Court B. South Carolina Supreme Court C. United States Supreme Court D. United States District Court

8. What is the proper order of a trial process? A. Arrest, indictment, trial, verdict B. Indictment, arrest, verdict, trial C. Warrants, arrest, verdict, trial D. Complaint, warrant, perjury, brief

9. How many federal district courts are in each state? A. 0 B. At least one C. 12 – 15 D. 50

10. How do federal judges get their jobs? A. Appointed by the President, confirmed by the Senate B. Confirmed by the Senate C. Elected by the citizens of the U.S. D. Elected by the citizens of a state

11. Which statement is the most correct in regard to the makeup of the Supreme Court? A. There are nine members; eight associate justices and one chief justice B. There are nine associate justices and one chief justice C. There are eight members: seven associate justices and one chief justice D. There are ten members: eight associate justices and two co-chief justices

12. Which two branches of government have to agree that probable cause exists before a search warrant can be issued? A. Executive and Judicial B. Legislative and Judicial C. Legislative and Executive D. State and Federal

13. Barry Bonds is being investigated by the Federal government for tax evasion and other possible crimes. Who determines if an indictment will be handed down? A. Grand jury B. Petit jury C. Judge D. Magistrate

14. “ No freeman shall be taken, imprisoned …or in any other way destroyed…except by the lawful judgment of his peers.” -Magna Carta This quote from the Magna Carta serves as a basis for which amendments that pertain to the judicial process? A. 4th and 8th B. 5th and 8th C. 6th and 8th D. 7th and 8th

15. What two types of courts function within the American criminal justice system? A. Felony & misdemeanor B. State & federal C. National & local D. Superior & county

16. Which action of a petit jury would compare to a grand jury indictment? A. Verdict B. Sentence C. Warrant D. Subpoena

17. Which committee decides how and when bills reach the floor of the House? A. Ways and Means Committee B. Rules Committee C. Appropriations Committee D. Judiciary Committee

18. Who introduces bills in the Senate? A. Rules Committee B. Individual Senators C. Majority Floor Leader D. Investigative Committee

19. What would happen if the attorney general of North Carolina sued Virginia over a border dispute? A. The NC Supreme Court would hear the case first. B. The Virginia Supreme Court would have original jurisdiction. C. A U.S. District court would try the case D. The U.S. Supreme Court take the case using their original jurisdiction powers

20. Which planning method do most cities rely on to classify and control land use within their boundaries? A. Urbanization B. Annexation C. Zoning D. Due process

21. Why doesn’t the state simply build more schools to alleviate the overcrowding? A. There aren’t enough teachers to fill positions. B. There isn’t enough available land. C. People don’t want to pay higher taxes D. The population will eventually decrease, leaving vacant buildings.