Federal and Local Prosecutors in the United States

Question 1

There is huge competition for prosecutors’ jobs because:

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Prosecutors are known for being among the best lawyers in the nation.; They deal with high-stakes court cases.; Most say the challenging work is also very rewarding.

Question 2

Getting a job as a prosecutor often depends on which of the following:

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knowledge and desire for the job, legal qualification, ethical qualifications, a good match to the office personnel

Question 3

Why do prosecutors need to be able to work with all different kinds of people? Check all that apply

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They work with a wide range of people—from victims, to scientists, defense attorneys to judges.; They have little supervision and must make stressful decisions on their own.; They must have a very firm understanding of how to act in a courtroom setting.; They must be well-versed in state and federal criminal statutes.

Question 4

All Assistant United States Attorneys’ salaries range from $42,684 to $65,094 but can increase each year with no limit.

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False

Question 5

Which of the following are daily responsibilities of a district attorney?

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working with high-consequence decisions to prosecute or accept plea bargains; dealing with police officers, victims of crime, witnesses; hundreds of hours of preparation for a trial

Question 6

What was the role of the attorney general established by the Judiciary Act of 1789?

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to represent and prosecute all cases in the United States in which the federal government was a party

Question 7

The work that US Attorneys handle is comprised of two-thirds criminal cases, and one-third civil cases.

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True

Question 8

Prior to adopting the title US Attorney, these federal prosecutors were

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known as district attorneys

Question 9

Why did Colonial America adopt only part of the English legal system?

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Colonial America used the English legal system as a foundation and built the current system from the existing British system.

Question 10

What is meant by a “private prosecutor?”

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A standard practice in eighteenth century England in which the victim’s family hired its own prosecutor to bring charges against an alleged criminal.

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