SCCJA Block 1 Test | |A+ GRADED WITH 100 %
CORRETC ANSWERS
vests the judicial power of the U.S. also has three sections - ANSWER-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 -
ANSWER-1st amendment
Right against unreasonable search and seizure - ANSWER-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. - ANSWER-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. - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-14th
amendment
Law making branch - ANSWER-Legislative Branch
basic mission for law enforcement - ANSWER-crime prevention
how many members are appointed in U.S. supreme court and why? - ANSWER-9. uneven numbers
allow for split decision without ties
the body of prior judicial decisions that guide judges deciding issues before them - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-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web page but will be classified as "unpublished" - ANSWER-unpublished opinion
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CORRETC ANSWERS
vests the judicial power of the U.S. also has three sections - ANSWER-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 -
ANSWER-1st amendment
Right against unreasonable search and seizure - ANSWER-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. - ANSWER-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. - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-14th
amendment
Law making branch - ANSWER-Legislative Branch
basic mission for law enforcement - ANSWER-crime prevention
how many members are appointed in U.S. supreme court and why? - ANSWER-9. uneven numbers
allow for split decision without ties
the body of prior judicial decisions that guide judges deciding issues before them - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-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" - ANSWER-unpublished opinion
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