LEGAL MCOLES EXAM 2024-2025
What is the Bill of Rights? - ANSWER First ten amendments to the Constitution.
First Amendment - ANSWER Freedom of religion, expression, press, assembly,
and petition.
3rd Amendment - ANSWER prohibits the forcible lodging of a military during
peacetime without the consent of the house owner.
The 4th Amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures.
5th Amendment - ANSWER The right to remain silent/double jeopardy, and the
right to due process
6th Amendment - ANSWER. A swift trial with an impartial jury that is informed
about the nature of the charge, the right to counsel, and the ability to face the
witness against them.
8th Amendment - ANSWER No harsh or unusual punishment, or hefty bail and
fines.
14th Amendment - ANSWER A person in the United States is a citizen of both the
nation and their state. Their state may grant additional rights, but not less.
Three branches of government - ANSWER: Legislative
Executive
Judicial
, Procedural Due Process - ANSWER Examines the procedure necessary by the
government when attempting to deprive persons of their life, liberty, or property.
The more significant the person's interests that would be affected, the more process
the government must provide.
Felony - Answer Violation of the law for which the perpetrator may be punished
with death or imprisonment for more than one year.
A misdemeanor is punishable by up to one year in jail.
Elements of a crime: ANSWER Actus reus
Mens rea
Corpus Delecti
Conspiracy - Answer Anyone who knowingly agrees with others to commit a crime
Solicitation - Answer A person offers, promises, or gives money, services, or
anything of value to another person (or forgave or promised to pardon a debt or
obligation owed) in order to commit a crime.
Assault - Answer The threat and fear of immediate battery, as well as the potential
to act on it
Aggravated assault: 1 year misdemeanor.
What is the Bill of Rights? - ANSWER First ten amendments to the Constitution.
First Amendment - ANSWER Freedom of religion, expression, press, assembly,
and petition.
3rd Amendment - ANSWER prohibits the forcible lodging of a military during
peacetime without the consent of the house owner.
The 4th Amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures.
5th Amendment - ANSWER The right to remain silent/double jeopardy, and the
right to due process
6th Amendment - ANSWER. A swift trial with an impartial jury that is informed
about the nature of the charge, the right to counsel, and the ability to face the
witness against them.
8th Amendment - ANSWER No harsh or unusual punishment, or hefty bail and
fines.
14th Amendment - ANSWER A person in the United States is a citizen of both the
nation and their state. Their state may grant additional rights, but not less.
Three branches of government - ANSWER: Legislative
Executive
Judicial
, Procedural Due Process - ANSWER Examines the procedure necessary by the
government when attempting to deprive persons of their life, liberty, or property.
The more significant the person's interests that would be affected, the more process
the government must provide.
Felony - Answer Violation of the law for which the perpetrator may be punished
with death or imprisonment for more than one year.
A misdemeanor is punishable by up to one year in jail.
Elements of a crime: ANSWER Actus reus
Mens rea
Corpus Delecti
Conspiracy - Answer Anyone who knowingly agrees with others to commit a crime
Solicitation - Answer A person offers, promises, or gives money, services, or
anything of value to another person (or forgave or promised to pardon a debt or
obligation owed) in order to commit a crime.
Assault - Answer The threat and fear of immediate battery, as well as the potential
to act on it
Aggravated assault: 1 year misdemeanor.
