Law of Evidence Midterm Exam
UPDATED Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
The rules of evidence _____. - Correct Answer- determine what information will be available
to the judge or jury at trial
The _____ was the earliest legal procedure by which illegal or improper jailing or detention
could be challenged in a court of law. - Correct Answer- Writ of Habeas Corpus
The Magna Carta of 1215 was the first document establishing _____. - Correct Answer-
minimum standards for arrest and imprisonment
Under American law, the defendant is presumed innocent and the government must prove
guilt _____. - Correct Answer- beyond a reasonable doubt
The privilege against self-incrimination, which includes the right of a defendant not to testify,
is found in the _____ Amendment. - Correct Answer- Fifth
The Confrontation Clause is found in the _____Amendment. - Correct Answer- Sixth
Under American law, defendants have a right to a(n) _____ trial. - Correct Answer- fair
Under the Sixth Amendment, defendants have a right to a(n) _____ jury. - Correct Answer-
impartial
The rules of evidence are important not only to safeguard the rights of accused persons in a
fair trial but also to ensure _____. - Correct Answer- the protection of public interests in the
criminal justice system
A suspect arrested without an arrest warrant must have a probable cause hearing before a
judge or magistrate "promptly," within _____ hours of the arrest, including weekends and
holidays. - Correct Answer- 48
, Under the _____ rule, the prosecution must disclose exculpatory evidence to the defense. -
Correct Answer- Brady
If the prosecution destroys evidence important to the defense, this violates a defendant's
rights only if the prosecution acted _____. - Correct Answer- in bad faith
The Constitution allows, and certain states require, that defendants _____. - Correct Answer-
give notice that they intend to use an alibi or insanity defense
Reliable evidence is defined as evidence that is likely to be _____. - Correct Answer- true or
accurate
Evidence is not relevant (irrelevant) if it is _____. - Correct Answer- not related to any fact or
issue in the case
In 1975, Congress enacted the _____, which had great influence on state rules of evidence. -
Correct Answer- Federal Rules of Evidence
If reliable, relevant evidence is otherwise excludable (e.g. it is privileged or was obtained in
violation of the Constitution), such evidence is said to be _____. - Correct Answer-
incompetent
The Federal Rules of Evidence and most state rules of evidence apply in _____ trials. -
Correct Answer- both civil and criminal
Most crimes committed in the U.S. are _____. - Correct Answer- state crimes
In our adversary system of justice, the defense and prosecution _____. - Correct Answer-
present their best case and challenge the opponent's case
An indictment is a formal criminal charge issued by the _____. - Correct Answer- grand jury
UPDATED Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
The rules of evidence _____. - Correct Answer- determine what information will be available
to the judge or jury at trial
The _____ was the earliest legal procedure by which illegal or improper jailing or detention
could be challenged in a court of law. - Correct Answer- Writ of Habeas Corpus
The Magna Carta of 1215 was the first document establishing _____. - Correct Answer-
minimum standards for arrest and imprisonment
Under American law, the defendant is presumed innocent and the government must prove
guilt _____. - Correct Answer- beyond a reasonable doubt
The privilege against self-incrimination, which includes the right of a defendant not to testify,
is found in the _____ Amendment. - Correct Answer- Fifth
The Confrontation Clause is found in the _____Amendment. - Correct Answer- Sixth
Under American law, defendants have a right to a(n) _____ trial. - Correct Answer- fair
Under the Sixth Amendment, defendants have a right to a(n) _____ jury. - Correct Answer-
impartial
The rules of evidence are important not only to safeguard the rights of accused persons in a
fair trial but also to ensure _____. - Correct Answer- the protection of public interests in the
criminal justice system
A suspect arrested without an arrest warrant must have a probable cause hearing before a
judge or magistrate "promptly," within _____ hours of the arrest, including weekends and
holidays. - Correct Answer- 48
, Under the _____ rule, the prosecution must disclose exculpatory evidence to the defense. -
Correct Answer- Brady
If the prosecution destroys evidence important to the defense, this violates a defendant's
rights only if the prosecution acted _____. - Correct Answer- in bad faith
The Constitution allows, and certain states require, that defendants _____. - Correct Answer-
give notice that they intend to use an alibi or insanity defense
Reliable evidence is defined as evidence that is likely to be _____. - Correct Answer- true or
accurate
Evidence is not relevant (irrelevant) if it is _____. - Correct Answer- not related to any fact or
issue in the case
In 1975, Congress enacted the _____, which had great influence on state rules of evidence. -
Correct Answer- Federal Rules of Evidence
If reliable, relevant evidence is otherwise excludable (e.g. it is privileged or was obtained in
violation of the Constitution), such evidence is said to be _____. - Correct Answer-
incompetent
The Federal Rules of Evidence and most state rules of evidence apply in _____ trials. -
Correct Answer- both civil and criminal
Most crimes committed in the U.S. are _____. - Correct Answer- state crimes
In our adversary system of justice, the defense and prosecution _____. - Correct Answer-
present their best case and challenge the opponent's case
An indictment is a formal criminal charge issued by the _____. - Correct Answer- grand jury
