No. 1
Is it unethical for a judge to be good friends with the lawyers on both sides of a case?
Selected Answer: False
Answers: False
True
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No. 2
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, Which of the following scenarios constitutes judicial misconduct?
Selected
Answer: d.
Judge Leal serves on the board of directors of a large oil and gas organization. Recently, the CEO
of that organization has been brought up on charges of embezzlement. Judge Leal used her
influence to have the case assigned to her courtroom.
Answers: a.
Judge Rodgers has been on the bench for many years and is highly respected for his fairness
when it comes to making decisions. Lawyers have always enjoyed holding trials in his
courtroom. In his last three trials, he has been seen sleeping during particularly long and
boring testimony.
b.
Judge Mellencamp is relatively new on the bench, but she was an attorney for several years
prior to becoming a judge. When she was practicing law, she threw large parties every time
she won a case. After one of her parties, a guest caused an accident after he had been heavily
drinking at the party.
c.
Judge Gonzales has a long list of rules about his courtroom, such as male defendants must
wear a tie, women must wear dresses and no hats, gum chewing, food, drink, or talking in the
audience is allowed.
d.
Judge Leal serves on the board of directors of a large oil and gas organization. Recently, the CEO
of that organization has been brought up on charges of embezzlement. Judge Leal used her
influence to have the case assigned to her courtroom.
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No. 3
The most powerful role in the courts within the criminal justice system is the:
Selected Answer: c. Prosecutor
Answers: a. Judge
b. Jury
c. Prosecutor
d. Defender
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No. 4
Suzanne was assaulted by her ex-boyfriend, who was later arrested. There is a trial scheduled, but Suzanne does
not want to testify, because she does not want to face her ex-boyfriend in court. She is also intimidated by the
courtroom, as she has never been involved in any criminal justice or other court-related situations.
Who is the best person to help Suzanne deal with her fear and intimidation?
Selected Answer: c. A victim advocate
Answers: a. The judge
b. The prosecutor
c. A victim advocate
d. Her friends and family