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the courts web page but will be classified as "unpublished" - ANSWERS-unpublished opinion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