SCCJA Block 1 TEST QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
vests the judicial power of the U.S. also has three sections. ANSWER -article III
congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the
free exercise thereof or abridging the freedom of speech or press or right of people to
peaceaby assemble. ANSWER -1st amendment
Right against unreasonable search and seizure. ANSWER -4th amendment
No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on
a presentment or indictment of a grand jury, except in cases arising in the land or
naval forces, or in the militia, when in actual service in time of war or public danger;
nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life
or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself,
nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall
private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.. ANSWER -5tH
AMENDMENT
In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public
trial, by an impartial jury of the state and district wherein the crime shall have been
committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be
informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the
witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his
favor, and to have the assistance of counsel for his defense.. ANSWER -6th
amendment
, due process is defined by blacks law dictionary as "the conduct of legal proceedings
according to established rules and principles for the protection and enforcement of
private rights including notice and the right to a fair hearing before a tribunal with
the power to decide a case. ANSWER -14th amendment
Law making branch. ANSWER -Legislative Branch
basic mission for law enforcement. ANSWER -crime prevention
how many members are appointed in U.S. supreme court and why?. ANSWER -9.
uneven numbers allow for split decision without ties
the body of prior judicial decisions that guide judges deciding issues before them.
ANSWER -case law
a courts written explanation of its decision on a case intended to be relied upon as a
statement of the law based on the facts of the case. ANSWER -published opinion
an opinion that the court has designated as unfit for publication. an opinion may be
placed on the courts web page but will be classified as "unpublished". ANSWER -
unpublished opinion
what circuit court is south carolina designated in. ANSWER -4th circuit
what are the two branches of circuit court. ANSWER -common pleas - civil
general sessions - criminal
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
vests the judicial power of the U.S. also has three sections. ANSWER -article III
congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the
free exercise thereof or abridging the freedom of speech or press or right of people to
peaceaby assemble. ANSWER -1st amendment
Right against unreasonable search and seizure. ANSWER -4th amendment
No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on
a presentment or indictment of a grand jury, except in cases arising in the land or
naval forces, or in the militia, when in actual service in time of war or public danger;
nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life
or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself,
nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall
private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.. ANSWER -5tH
AMENDMENT
In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public
trial, by an impartial jury of the state and district wherein the crime shall have been
committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be
informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the
witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his
favor, and to have the assistance of counsel for his defense.. ANSWER -6th
amendment
, due process is defined by blacks law dictionary as "the conduct of legal proceedings
according to established rules and principles for the protection and enforcement of
private rights including notice and the right to a fair hearing before a tribunal with
the power to decide a case. ANSWER -14th amendment
Law making branch. ANSWER -Legislative Branch
basic mission for law enforcement. ANSWER -crime prevention
how many members are appointed in U.S. supreme court and why?. ANSWER -9.
uneven numbers allow for split decision without ties
the body of prior judicial decisions that guide judges deciding issues before them.
ANSWER -case law
a courts written explanation of its decision on a case intended to be relied upon as a
statement of the law based on the facts of the case. ANSWER -published opinion
an opinion that the court has designated as unfit for publication. an opinion may be
placed on the courts web page but will be classified as "unpublished". ANSWER -
unpublished opinion
what circuit court is south carolina designated in. ANSWER -4th circuit
what are the two branches of circuit court. ANSWER -common pleas - civil
general sessions - criminal
