CJ-207 2-3 Module Two Quiz
Course: The United States Judicial System
1. If a judge leaves office before the end of term in a state that selects judges via
election, which of the following most commonly occurs? Select one.
a. The governor appoints a replacement
b. The state legislature appoints a replacement
c. The seat is left vacant until the next election
d. A special election is held to replace the judge
Answer: A- The governor appoints a replacement
2. Those in favor of judicial argue that judges ought to: Select one.accountability
a. Make policy on the government’s behalf regardless of public opinion
b. Make policy on the government’s behalf considering public opinion
c. Interpret laws and the Constitution while considering public opinion
d. Interpret laws and Constitution regardless of public opinion
Answer: A- Make policy on the government’s behalf regardless of public
opinion
3. Those in favor of judicial argue that judges ought to: Select oneindependence
a. Make policy on the government’s behalf regardless of public opinion
b. Make policy on the government’s behalf considering public opinion
c. Interpret laws and the Constitution while considering public opinion
d. Interpret laws and the Constitution regardless of public opinion
Answer: D- Interpret laws and the Constitution regardless of public opinion
4. During which part of the criminal justice process is the judge most visible? Select one.
a. Posttrial
