PRPA Constitutional Law Questions
with 100% Correct Answers
Natural Law Correct Answer: All people have certain inalienable rights (respect,
fairness, quality)
Common Law Correct Answer: Does not exist in Arizona
Was derived from England and comes from judicial precedent rather than
statue
Statutory Law Correct Answer: Acts adopted by local, state or federal legislative
bodies
Case law Correct Answer: Interpretation of law by the courts. Does not change
written law, but could change the way its applied
Tennesse v. Garner (1985) Correct Answer: Deadly force may not be used
against an unarmed and fleeing suspect unless necessary to prevent the
escape and unless the officer has probable cause to believe that the suspect
poses a significant threat of death or serious injury to the officers or others.
Dickerson v. US (2000) Correct Answer: The mandate of Miranda v Arizona that a
criminal be advised of certain constitutional rights governs the admissibility at
trial of a person's statements. Congress cannot pass a law allowing voluntary
statements without the Miranda Warning.
Coates v. Cincinnati (1971) Correct Answer: The Court ruled that a Cincinnati
ordinance that made it a criminal offense for three or more persons to assemble
, on a sidewalk and annoy passing people with their conduct was
unconstitutional.
Wisconsin v. Yoder Correct Answer: Amish parents cannot be prosecuted for
refusing their children to attend state schools past 8th grade
Three branches of government Correct Answer: Legislative, Executive, Judicial
Legislative Branch Correct Answer: the branch of government that makes the
laws
Senate and House of Representatives
Executive Branch Correct Answer: Carries out and enforce laws
President and Cabinet
Judicial Branch Correct Answer: Interprets the laws
Supreme court renders final opinion on constitutional issues
Where do we get case law? Correct Answer: Judicial Branch
Where does it say police officers can't be charged with disorderly conduct?
Correct Answer: Case law - disorderly conduct
Bill of Rights Correct Answer: First 10 amendments
with 100% Correct Answers
Natural Law Correct Answer: All people have certain inalienable rights (respect,
fairness, quality)
Common Law Correct Answer: Does not exist in Arizona
Was derived from England and comes from judicial precedent rather than
statue
Statutory Law Correct Answer: Acts adopted by local, state or federal legislative
bodies
Case law Correct Answer: Interpretation of law by the courts. Does not change
written law, but could change the way its applied
Tennesse v. Garner (1985) Correct Answer: Deadly force may not be used
against an unarmed and fleeing suspect unless necessary to prevent the
escape and unless the officer has probable cause to believe that the suspect
poses a significant threat of death or serious injury to the officers or others.
Dickerson v. US (2000) Correct Answer: The mandate of Miranda v Arizona that a
criminal be advised of certain constitutional rights governs the admissibility at
trial of a person's statements. Congress cannot pass a law allowing voluntary
statements without the Miranda Warning.
Coates v. Cincinnati (1971) Correct Answer: The Court ruled that a Cincinnati
ordinance that made it a criminal offense for three or more persons to assemble
, on a sidewalk and annoy passing people with their conduct was
unconstitutional.
Wisconsin v. Yoder Correct Answer: Amish parents cannot be prosecuted for
refusing their children to attend state schools past 8th grade
Three branches of government Correct Answer: Legislative, Executive, Judicial
Legislative Branch Correct Answer: the branch of government that makes the
laws
Senate and House of Representatives
Executive Branch Correct Answer: Carries out and enforce laws
President and Cabinet
Judicial Branch Correct Answer: Interprets the laws
Supreme court renders final opinion on constitutional issues
Where do we get case law? Correct Answer: Judicial Branch
Where does it say police officers can't be charged with disorderly conduct?
Correct Answer: Case law - disorderly conduct
Bill of Rights Correct Answer: First 10 amendments
