MPOETC Test 2 with 93 complete solutions.

MPOETC Test 2 with 93 complete
solutions.
MPOETC Test 2 with 93 complete
solutions.
US Constitution - ANSWER - Supreme law of the land -- prevails over all laws.



27 amendments

Bill of Rights



US Supreme Court does what? - ANSWER Interprets the US Constitution and hears cases regarding
federal laws.



How is the US Constitution relevant to LE? - ANSWER - contains rules:

- regarding criminal procedure

- writing, interpreting, and enforcing laws

- prohibiting violation of civil rights



What is the Bill of Rights? - ANSWER First 10 amendments to the US Constitution



1st Amendment - ANSWER Freedom of speech, press, assembly



2nd Amendment - ANSWER Right to bear arms



3rd Amendment - ANSWER No quartering of soldiers



4th Amendment - ANSWER Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures

LEO are required to have probable cause for a warrant

, MPOETC Test 2 with 93 complete
solutions.
5th Amendment - ANSWER Miranda Warnings

Freedom from self incrimination, double jeopardy

Due Process (Federal)



6th Amendment - ANSWER Speedy trial -- right to cross examine -- right to counsel -- jury trial



7th Amendment - ANSWER Federal civil courts



8th Amendment - ANSWER Free from cruel and unusual punishments -- excessive bail



9th Amendment - ANSWER Unenumerated Rights -- basic human rights



10th Amendment - ANSWER All things not given to the federal gov't, goes to the states



14th Amendment - ANSWER Due process (state)

Equal protection for all citizens



Federal Courts - ANSWER US Supreme - writ of certiorari

Circuit Courts (Appellate)

District Courts (Trial)



State Courts - ANSWER PA Supreme

Commonwealth/Superior - Appellate

Common Pleas Court - Trial

Municipal Courts



PA Sources of Law - ANSWER US Constitution - creates the floor -- can add more rights, but can't take
them away.