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1
A question of law is an issue that has not been predetermined and authoritatively answered by the law.
A)True
B)False
2
A harmless error is an error that the higher court concludes had no negative effect on the outcome of the trial.
A)True
B)False
3
A judge has the power to deviate from a mandatory punishment.
A)True
B)False
4
Matters covered in the original trial may be revisited and discussed at the sentencing hearing.
A)True
B)False
5
A suspended sentence is essentially a type of probation.
A)True
B)False
6
Sentencing systems vary by jurisdiction.
A)True
B)False
7
__________ involves sending a case back to the lower court so that the prosecutor may retry the case against the defendant.
A)reversible error
B)harmless error
C)remand
D)affirmation
8
The ___________ Amendment gives a defendant the right to remain silent.
A)Sixth
B)Fourth
C)Fifth
D)Third
9
At the sentencing hearing, a judge may choose to consider ___________ that was objectionable or inadmissible during the original trial.
A)charts and graphs
B)evidence
C)media requests
D)jury instructions
10
The ____________ is guaranteed certain procedural rights during the sentencing process.
A)prosecutor
B)defense attorney
C)defendant
D)jury





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