CJUS EXAM 3 QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED ANSWERS 100% ACCURATE

what are the two court systems that make up the Dual Court System of the US - ANSWERSfederal court and state court system Trial courts of limited jurisdiction- what matters do they handle - ANSWERScriminal courts that hear misdemeanor cases and handle preliminary matters in felony cases Trial courts of general jurisdiction- what matters do they handle - ANSWERSCriminal courts with jurisdiction over al offenses, including felonies. Handle criminal trials and later stages of felony cases Appellate Courts- what do they do - ANSWERSDo not try criminal cases. Hear appeals of decisions of lower courts Which of the above courts makes up most courts in the US - ANSWERSTrial Courts Two purposes of bail - ANSWERSto ensure the accused will appear in court and protect community from further crimes Is there a constitutional right to release on bail - ANSWERSNo What does the eighth amendment tell us about bail - ANSWERSno excessive bail Can bail be used as a form of punishment? Why or why not? - ANSWERSAccused