TOMPSC SCCJA CUMULATIVE EXAM
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SOLUTIONS
●● 1787
Answer: Drafting of the Constitution
●● 1788
Answer: Ratification with Bill of Rights added
●● 1791
Answer: Ratification of Bill of Rights
●● Separation of Powers
Answer: System of checks and balances that ensure no branch of the
government becomes too strong, accomplished by forcing all the
branches to interact and rely on each other.
●● Legislative Branch
Answer: Makes laws, Article I
●● Executive Branch
, Answer: Enforces laws, Article II
●● Judicial Branch
Answer: Interprets laws, Article III
●● 1st Amendment
Answer: Freedom of: Religion, speech, press, peaceful assembly/protest
●● 4th Amendment
Answer: Implies that right to privacy is inherent. Freedom from
unreasonable searches and seizures. Requires probable cause, particular
descriptions, and an oath for the issuance of a warrant.
●● 5th Amendment
Answer: Requires a grand jury for capital or infamous crimes. Freedom
from double jeopardy and self-incrimination. Ensures due process.
●● 6th Amendment
Answer: Ensures: Speedy and public trial, impartial jury in proper
venue, knowledge of charges, confrontation of witnesses, ability to
obtain favorable witnesses, assistance of defense attorney.
●● 14th Amendment
COMPLETE REVIEW WITH FULL
SOLUTIONS
●● 1787
Answer: Drafting of the Constitution
●● 1788
Answer: Ratification with Bill of Rights added
●● 1791
Answer: Ratification of Bill of Rights
●● Separation of Powers
Answer: System of checks and balances that ensure no branch of the
government becomes too strong, accomplished by forcing all the
branches to interact and rely on each other.
●● Legislative Branch
Answer: Makes laws, Article I
●● Executive Branch
, Answer: Enforces laws, Article II
●● Judicial Branch
Answer: Interprets laws, Article III
●● 1st Amendment
Answer: Freedom of: Religion, speech, press, peaceful assembly/protest
●● 4th Amendment
Answer: Implies that right to privacy is inherent. Freedom from
unreasonable searches and seizures. Requires probable cause, particular
descriptions, and an oath for the issuance of a warrant.
●● 5th Amendment
Answer: Requires a grand jury for capital or infamous crimes. Freedom
from double jeopardy and self-incrimination. Ensures due process.
●● 6th Amendment
Answer: Ensures: Speedy and public trial, impartial jury in proper
venue, knowledge of charges, confrontation of witnesses, ability to
obtain favorable witnesses, assistance of defense attorney.
●● 14th Amendment