SCCJA Block 1 Test with Verified Answers 100% Pass
1. vests the judicial power of the U.S. also has three article III
sections
2. congress shall make no law respecting an establish- 1st amendment
ment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise there-
of or abridging the freedom of speech or press or right
of people to peaceaby assemble
3. Right against unreasonable search and seizure 4th amendment
4. No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or 5tH AMENDMENT
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.
5. In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy 6th amendment
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 con-
fronted with the witnesses against him; to have com-
pulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor,
and to have the assistance of counsel for his defense.
6. due process is defined by blacks law dictionary as 14th amendment
"the conduct of legal proceedings according to es-
tablished 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
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, 7. Law making branch Legislative Branch
8. basic mission for law enforcement crime prevention
9. how many members are appointed in U.S. supreme 9. uneven num-
court and why? bers allow for split
decision without
ties
10. the body of prior judicial decisions that guide judges case law
deciding issues before them
11. a courts written explanation of its decision on a case published opinion
intended to be relied upon as a statement of the law
based on the facts of the case
12. an opinion that the court has designated as unfit for unpublished opin-
publication. an opinion may be placed on the courts ion
web page but will be classified as "unpublished"
13. what circuit court is south carolina designated in 4th circuit
14. what are the two branches of circuit court common pleas -
civil
general sessions -
criminal
15. has jurisdiction over matters involving wills, estate, S.C. probate court
and mental competency issues. Also does not have
any criminal jurisdiction
16. what is used for appeal for a state case to be heard in writ of certiorari
federal court
17. legislatively created laws statuatory law
18. court based decisions common law
19. burden of proof
2/5
1. vests the judicial power of the U.S. also has three article III
sections
2. congress shall make no law respecting an establish- 1st amendment
ment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise there-
of or abridging the freedom of speech or press or right
of people to peaceaby assemble
3. Right against unreasonable search and seizure 4th amendment
4. No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or 5tH AMENDMENT
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.
5. In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy 6th amendment
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 con-
fronted with the witnesses against him; to have com-
pulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor,
and to have the assistance of counsel for his defense.
6. due process is defined by blacks law dictionary as 14th amendment
"the conduct of legal proceedings according to es-
tablished 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
1/5
, 7. Law making branch Legislative Branch
8. basic mission for law enforcement crime prevention
9. how many members are appointed in U.S. supreme 9. uneven num-
court and why? bers allow for split
decision without
ties
10. the body of prior judicial decisions that guide judges case law
deciding issues before them
11. a courts written explanation of its decision on a case published opinion
intended to be relied upon as a statement of the law
based on the facts of the case
12. an opinion that the court has designated as unfit for unpublished opin-
publication. an opinion may be placed on the courts ion
web page but will be classified as "unpublished"
13. what circuit court is south carolina designated in 4th circuit
14. what are the two branches of circuit court common pleas -
civil
general sessions -
criminal
15. has jurisdiction over matters involving wills, estate, S.C. probate court
and mental competency issues. Also does not have
any criminal jurisdiction
16. what is used for appeal for a state case to be heard in writ of certiorari
federal court
17. legislatively created laws statuatory law
18. court based decisions common law
19. burden of proof
2/5
