CJ-207 Module 5-0 Check Your Knowledge Quiz
Course: The United States Judicial System
1. In (1978), the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously held that the Ballew v. Georgia
minimum number of jurors must be: Select one.
a. 9
b. 12
c. 10
d. 6
Answer: D- 6.
2. Which of the following Chief Justices wrote the opinion in ? Select one.Marbury
a. Antonin Scalia.
b. John Jay.
c. John Marshall.
d. John Roberts.
Answer: C- John Marshall.
3. What is the significant constitutional standard set forth in ? Select Gideon v. Wainright
one.
a. Defendants have a right to bail.
b. Defendants have a right to an attorney regardless of their ability to pay.
c. Defendants have a right to trial.
d. Defendants have a right to know the charges against them.
Answer: B- Defendants have a right to an attorney regardless of their ability
to pay.
4. The verdict in the trial of John Peter Zenger is an example of: Select one.
a. Voir dire.
