SCCJA Cumulative Academy Study Guide
2026/2027: Questions, Answers & Exam
Review
What rights are covered under the 5th Amendment? - correct answer-- Right to
remain silent (self-incrimination)
- Right to due process
- Protection from double jeopardy
What distance should a driver be behind the car in front of them? - correct
answer-A distance that is reasonable and prudent for the conditions
Is it criminal to burn a flag? - correct answer-No the right is a protected form of
free speech under the 1st amendment
When does double jeopardy attach in a bench and jury trial? - correct answer-
Bench: After first witness is sworn in
Jury: After jury is sworn in
What rights are covered under the 6th amendment? - correct answer-- Right to a
speedy/public trial w/ impartial jury
- Right to be informed of crimes
, - Right to be confronted by witnesses
- Right to a lawyer
What rights are covered under the 4th amendment? - correct answer-- Protection
from unreasonable searches and seizures
- Warrants will only be issued upon probable cause
What does the Supreme Court issue when it will hear a case? - correct answer-
Writ of Certiorari
Who represents the state as a prosecutor? - correct answer-Solicitor
What is a judge's responsibility? - correct answer-Answer questions of law
What District court of appeals is South Carolina in? - correct answer-4th
Without a unanimous verdict from a jury you will get a... - correct answer-Mistrial
Elements needed to prosecute a crime - correct answer-- Jurisdiction ( where it
happened)
- Identification (identify the defendant did it)
- Mens rea (criminal intent)
- Actus rea (the criminal/guilty act)
2026/2027: Questions, Answers & Exam
Review
What rights are covered under the 5th Amendment? - correct answer-- Right to
remain silent (self-incrimination)
- Right to due process
- Protection from double jeopardy
What distance should a driver be behind the car in front of them? - correct
answer-A distance that is reasonable and prudent for the conditions
Is it criminal to burn a flag? - correct answer-No the right is a protected form of
free speech under the 1st amendment
When does double jeopardy attach in a bench and jury trial? - correct answer-
Bench: After first witness is sworn in
Jury: After jury is sworn in
What rights are covered under the 6th amendment? - correct answer-- Right to a
speedy/public trial w/ impartial jury
- Right to be informed of crimes
, - Right to be confronted by witnesses
- Right to a lawyer
What rights are covered under the 4th amendment? - correct answer-- Protection
from unreasonable searches and seizures
- Warrants will only be issued upon probable cause
What does the Supreme Court issue when it will hear a case? - correct answer-
Writ of Certiorari
Who represents the state as a prosecutor? - correct answer-Solicitor
What is a judge's responsibility? - correct answer-Answer questions of law
What District court of appeals is South Carolina in? - correct answer-4th
Without a unanimous verdict from a jury you will get a... - correct answer-Mistrial
Elements needed to prosecute a crime - correct answer-- Jurisdiction ( where it
happened)
- Identification (identify the defendant did it)
- Mens rea (criminal intent)
- Actus rea (the criminal/guilty act)
