Courts-Martial

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What is the highest court in the United States military justice system?

  1. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces

  2. Army Court of Criminal Appeals

  3. Navy-Marine Corps Court of Criminal Appeals

  4. Air Force Court of Criminal Appeals


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces (CAAF) is the highest court in the United States military justice system. It is responsible for reviewing decisions of the lower military courts and ensuring that the military justice system is operating fairly and consistently.

Who is responsible for convening a general court-martial?

  1. The President

  2. The Secretary of Defense

  3. The Judge Advocate General

  4. The Commanding Officer


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The convening authority is responsible for convening a general court-martial. The convening authority is usually the commanding officer of the accused, but it can also be a higher-ranking officer.

What is the maximum punishment that a general court-martial can impose?

  1. Death

  2. Life in prison

  3. Dishonorable discharge

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A general court-martial can impose the maximum punishment of death, life in prison, dishonorable discharge, and forfeiture of all pay and allowances.

Who is responsible for defending an accused service member at a court-martial?

  1. The accused's commanding officer

  2. The Judge Advocate General

  3. A military defense attorney

  4. A civilian defense attorney


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

An accused service member is entitled to be represented by a military defense attorney at a court-martial. The military defense attorney is responsible for representing the accused's interests and ensuring that the accused receives a fair trial.

What is the standard of proof required for a conviction at a court-martial?

  1. Beyond a reasonable doubt

  2. Clear and convincing evidence

  3. Preponderance of the evidence

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The standard of proof required for a conviction at a court-martial is beyond a reasonable doubt. This means that the prosecution must prove the accused's guilt beyond any reasonable doubt.

What is the role of the military judge at a court-martial?

  1. To preside over the trial

  2. To determine the guilt or innocence of the accused

  3. To impose the sentence

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The military judge at a court-martial is responsible for presiding over the trial, determining the guilt or innocence of the accused, and imposing the sentence.

What is the role of the jury at a court-martial?

  1. To determine the guilt or innocence of the accused

  2. To impose the sentence

  3. Both of the above

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The jury at a court-martial is responsible for determining the guilt or innocence of the accused. The jury does not impose the sentence.

What is the difference between a general court-martial and a special court-martial?

  1. The maximum punishment that can be imposed

  2. The number of members on the jury

  3. The type of offenses that can be tried

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The difference between a general court-martial and a special court-martial includes the maximum punishment that can be imposed, the number of members on the jury, and the type of offenses that can be tried.

What is the difference between a summary court-martial and a special court-martial?

  1. The maximum punishment that can be imposed

  2. The number of members on the jury

  3. The type of offenses that can be tried

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The difference between a summary court-martial and a special court-martial includes the maximum punishment that can be imposed, the number of members on the jury, and the type of offenses that can be tried.

What is the role of the convening authority after a court-martial?

  1. To review the record of the trial

  2. To approve or disapprove the findings and sentence

  3. To order a new trial

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The convening authority is responsible for reviewing the record of the trial, approving or disapproving the findings and sentence, and ordering a new trial.

What is the role of the Judge Advocate General after a court-martial?

  1. To review the record of the trial

  2. To approve or disapprove the findings and sentence

  3. To order a new trial

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Judge Advocate General is responsible for reviewing the record of the trial, approving or disapproving the findings and sentence, and ordering a new trial.

What is the role of the President after a court-martial?

  1. To review the record of the trial

  2. To approve or disapprove the findings and sentence

  3. To order a new trial

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The President is responsible for reviewing the record of the trial.

What is the difference between a court-martial and a non-judicial punishment?

  1. The type of offenses that can be punished

  2. The maximum punishment that can be imposed

  3. The procedures that are followed

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The difference between a court-martial and a non-judicial punishment includes the type of offenses that can be punished, the maximum punishment that can be imposed, and the procedures that are followed.

What is the role of the defense counsel at a court-martial?

  1. To represent the accused

  2. To ensure that the accused receives a fair trial

  3. To challenge the prosecution's case

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The defense counsel at a court-martial is responsible for representing the accused, ensuring that the accused receives a fair trial, and challenging the prosecution's case.

What is the role of the prosecution at a court-martial?

  1. To present the case against the accused

  2. To prove the accused's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt

  3. To seek the maximum punishment for the accused

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The prosecution at a court-martial is responsible for presenting the case against the accused, proving the accused's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt, and seeking the maximum punishment for the accused.

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