SCCJA Block 1 Test | |A+ GRADED WITH 100 %
CORRETC ANSWERS
vests the judicial power of the U.S. also has three sections - ✔✔✔ANSW✔✔..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 - ✔✔✔ANSW✔✔..1st amendment
Right against unreasonable search and seizure - ✔✔✔ANSW✔✔..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. - ✔✔✔ANSW✔✔..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. - ✔✔✔ANSW✔✔..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 - ✔✔✔ANSW✔✔..14th amendment
Law making branch - ✔✔✔ANSW✔✔..Legislative Branch
basic mission for law enforcement - ✔✔✔ANSW✔✔..crime prevention
how many members are appointed in U.S. supreme court and why? -
✔✔✔ANSW✔✔..9. uneven numbers allow for split decision without ties
the body of prior judicial decisions that guide judges deciding issues before them -
✔✔✔ANSW✔✔..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 - ✔✔✔ANSW✔✔..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" -
✔✔✔ANSW✔✔..unpublished opinion
what circuit court is south carolina designated in - ✔✔✔ANSW✔✔..4th circuit
what are the two branches of circuit court - ✔✔✔ANSW✔✔..common pleas - civil
general sessions - criminal
has jurisdiction over matters involving wills, estate, and mental competency issues. Also
does not have any criminal jurisdiction - ✔✔✔ANSW✔✔..S.C. probate court
what is used for appeal for a state case to be heard in federal court -
✔✔✔ANSW✔✔..writ of certiorari
legislatively created laws - ✔✔✔ANSW✔✔..statuatory law
court based decisions - ✔✔✔ANSW✔✔..common law
a partys duty to prove a disputed assertion or charge, must be presented to be
successful at any given stage in the legal process - ✔✔✔ANSW✔✔..burden of proof
the doubt that prevents one from being firmly convinced of a defendants guilt or the
belief that the defendant is not guilty - ✔✔✔ANSW✔✔..reasonable doubt
the fact of being prosecuted or sentenced twice for substantially the same offense -
✔✔✔ANSW✔✔..double jeopardy
Recognize important historical events that occurred between 1776 and 1791 that
significantly impacted decisions leading to the ratification of the Constitution and Bill of
Rights? - ✔✔✔ANSW✔✔..
Identify the Amendments that make up the Bill of Rights and Protections afforded by the
1st, 4th, 5th and 6th Amendments? - ✔✔✔ANSW✔✔..1st amendment Congress shall
make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise
thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press, or the right of the people
peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievance.
4th amendment The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers,
and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no
, Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and
particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized
5th 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 witness against himself,
nor be deprived of 6 life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall
private property be taken for public use without just compensation.
6th amendment- e 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
Identify the 14th Amendment and what it means for "due process of law? -
✔✔✔ANSW✔✔..14th amendment All persons born or naturalized in the United States,
and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State
wherein they reside. No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the
privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any
person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person
within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.
Due Process is defined by Black's 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 the case". Black's Law Dictionary
Identify the separation of powers concept and determine its application to the three
branches of government and their functions? - ✔✔✔ANSW✔✔..the three branches of
government have coordinating roles. In all situations the need for interaction between
the branches prevents one branch from becoming too powerful.
Legislative The role of the legislative branch is to make laws. Legislators perform this
function by writing and passing new legislation, also by amending and repealing existing
laws.
b. Executive The role of the executive branch is to enforce the law. Law enforcement
officers enforce the law and fall within the executive branch of government.
c. Judicial The role of the judicial branch is to interpret laws. The judicial branch
includes all courts provided by law.
Identify which branch of government law enforcement belongs to, and "Peel's Principles
of Modern Law Enforcement"? - ✔✔✔ANSW✔✔..law enforcement belongs to executive
government because they enforce the laws.
CORRETC ANSWERS
vests the judicial power of the U.S. also has three sections - ✔✔✔ANSW✔✔..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 - ✔✔✔ANSW✔✔..1st amendment
Right against unreasonable search and seizure - ✔✔✔ANSW✔✔..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. - ✔✔✔ANSW✔✔..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. - ✔✔✔ANSW✔✔..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 - ✔✔✔ANSW✔✔..14th amendment
Law making branch - ✔✔✔ANSW✔✔..Legislative Branch
basic mission for law enforcement - ✔✔✔ANSW✔✔..crime prevention
how many members are appointed in U.S. supreme court and why? -
✔✔✔ANSW✔✔..9. uneven numbers allow for split decision without ties
the body of prior judicial decisions that guide judges deciding issues before them -
✔✔✔ANSW✔✔..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 - ✔✔✔ANSW✔✔..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" -
✔✔✔ANSW✔✔..unpublished opinion
what circuit court is south carolina designated in - ✔✔✔ANSW✔✔..4th circuit
what are the two branches of circuit court - ✔✔✔ANSW✔✔..common pleas - civil
general sessions - criminal
has jurisdiction over matters involving wills, estate, and mental competency issues. Also
does not have any criminal jurisdiction - ✔✔✔ANSW✔✔..S.C. probate court
what is used for appeal for a state case to be heard in federal court -
✔✔✔ANSW✔✔..writ of certiorari
legislatively created laws - ✔✔✔ANSW✔✔..statuatory law
court based decisions - ✔✔✔ANSW✔✔..common law
a partys duty to prove a disputed assertion or charge, must be presented to be
successful at any given stage in the legal process - ✔✔✔ANSW✔✔..burden of proof
the doubt that prevents one from being firmly convinced of a defendants guilt or the
belief that the defendant is not guilty - ✔✔✔ANSW✔✔..reasonable doubt
the fact of being prosecuted or sentenced twice for substantially the same offense -
✔✔✔ANSW✔✔..double jeopardy
Recognize important historical events that occurred between 1776 and 1791 that
significantly impacted decisions leading to the ratification of the Constitution and Bill of
Rights? - ✔✔✔ANSW✔✔..
Identify the Amendments that make up the Bill of Rights and Protections afforded by the
1st, 4th, 5th and 6th Amendments? - ✔✔✔ANSW✔✔..1st amendment Congress shall
make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise
thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press, or the right of the people
peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievance.
4th amendment The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers,
and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no
, Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and
particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized
5th 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 witness against himself,
nor be deprived of 6 life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall
private property be taken for public use without just compensation.
6th amendment- e 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
Identify the 14th Amendment and what it means for "due process of law? -
✔✔✔ANSW✔✔..14th amendment All persons born or naturalized in the United States,
and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State
wherein they reside. No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the
privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any
person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person
within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.
Due Process is defined by Black's 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 the case". Black's Law Dictionary
Identify the separation of powers concept and determine its application to the three
branches of government and their functions? - ✔✔✔ANSW✔✔..the three branches of
government have coordinating roles. In all situations the need for interaction between
the branches prevents one branch from becoming too powerful.
Legislative The role of the legislative branch is to make laws. Legislators perform this
function by writing and passing new legislation, also by amending and repealing existing
laws.
b. Executive The role of the executive branch is to enforce the law. Law enforcement
officers enforce the law and fall within the executive branch of government.
c. Judicial The role of the judicial branch is to interpret laws. The judicial branch
includes all courts provided by law.
Identify which branch of government law enforcement belongs to, and "Peel's Principles
of Modern Law Enforcement"? - ✔✔✔ANSW✔✔..law enforcement belongs to executive
government because they enforce the laws.
