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10. Which of the following is considered bodily evidence that typically requires a warrant for police to collect?a) Handwriting samplesb) DNA samplesc) Clothingd) Line-up participation

20. Which stage of a criminal trial involves the presentation of opening statements?a) Sentencingb) Jury selectionc) Pretrial motionsd) Trial

22. What is the primary purpose of a grand jury? a) Determine the guilt or innocence of a defendantb) Review evidence and decide if charges should be filedc) Conduct sentencing hearingsd) Act as a defense attorney

25. What type of warrant is required before law enforcement can use wiretaps on a suspect’s phone?a) No warrant is neededb) A general warrantc) A search warrant supported by probable caused) A civil warrant

11. What is the primary purpose of the exclusionary rule?a) To ensure guilty individuals are punishedb) To deter police misconductc) To prevent trials from taking too longd) To encourage confessions

18. What is the concept of jury nullification?a) When a jury refuses to reach a verdictb) When a judge overrules a jury’s decisionc) When a jury ignores the law and acquits a defendantd) When a jury is dismissed before a trial begins

14. Which legal principle allows police to search an arrestee and the immediate area without a warrant?a) Exigent circumstancesb) Search incident to lawful arrestc) Open fields doctrined) Knock and announce rule

3. Which legal doctrine allows warrantless searches when evidence is in “plain view”?a) Consent doctrineb) Exigent circumstancesc) Plain view doctrined) Open fields doctrine

16. Which of the following is NOT a formal stage of a criminal trial?a) Jury selectionb) Pretrial motionsc) Sentencingd) Plea bargaining

7. What legal principle allows police to conduct a “stop and frisk” with reasonable suspicion?a) Miranda ruleb) Terry stopc) Plain view doctrined) Good faith exception