7/8/25, 1:34 PM SCCJA
SCCJA BLOCK 1 ACTUAL EXAM \NEWEST VERSION WITH
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE DETAILED ANSWERS
\LATEST UPDATE \ASSURED PASS \GRADED A+ \BRAND NEW
!!2025-20
Sets out what the government can and cannot do,
Bill of Rights
most supreme law, first 10 amendments.
The colonists declared independence from England
What happened in 1776?
(We wanted to do our own thing in America and not
be governed by England, Fresh start).
Delegates met in Philly (Constitutional Convention)
What happened in 1787? to start working on the Constitution. The goal was to
create a central government without becoming a
tyranny.
What happened in 1788? The Constitution was Ratified, and the Bill of Rights was
proposed.
What happened in 1791? Bill of Rights was ratified.
What did the Federalists A strong central government.
want?
What did the Anti-Federalists A decentralized government with power resting in the states
want?
What led to the ratification of Compromise between federalists and anti-federalists.
the Bill of Rights?
What is the supremacy clause? Supreme law of the land
What is the structure of the Preamble, Articles, Amendments
Constitution?
What does the Preamble do? States the purpose of the constitution.
What do the Articles of the Outlines the government.
Constitution do?
Which amendments have 1st, 4th, 5th and 6th
the greatest impact on
LEOs?
What does the 1st Amendment Freedom of religion, speech, press, petition, and assembly
protect?
What does the 4th Freedom from unreasonable search and seizure.
Amendment protect?
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What does the 5th Self-incrimination and double jeopardy (think of Miranda
amendment protect? Warning).
What does the 6th Right to an attorney, right to speedy trial.
amendment do?
What does the 14th Due process of law.
amendment do?
What is due process of law? Constitutional protection against unfair governmental actions and
laws.
What are the 3 branches of Legislative, Executive, Judicial
government?
How many members are on 9, an uneven number does not allow a tie to take place.
the Supreme court and
why?
Basic mission for Law Crime prevention
Enforcement?
What is the body of prior Case Law
judicial decisions that guide
judges deciding issues
before them?
What is the courts written Published Opinion
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?
What is an opinion that the Unpublished Opinion
court has designated as unfit
for publication. an
opinion may be placed on the
courts web page but will be
classified as
"unpublished"?
Common pleas - civil
What are the 2 branches of
circuit court? General sessions - criminal
Which jurisdiction handles S.C. Probate Court (Does not have any criminal jurisdiction)
matters involving wills,
estate, and mental
competency issues?
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What circuit court is South 4th Circuit
Carolina designated?
What is used for appeal for Writ of certiorari
a state case to be heard in
federal court? (Think
verbal)
What laws are legislativly Statutory Law
created?
What laws are created based Common Law
of court decisions?
What us a party's duty to Burden of Proof
prove a disputed assertion or
charge?
What prevents one from Reasonable Doubt
being firmly convinced of a
defendant's guilt or the
belief that he/she is not
guilty?
What prevents someone from Double Jeopardy
being tried twice for the
same offense?
A government official who works the courts. (Issues
What is a magistrate? search warrants, sets bail except life or death
sentences, hears small trials dealing with $500 and 30
days
imprisonment).
Same criminal powers as a Magistrate courts, hears
Explain City/Municipal Courts.
cases involving violations of city ordinances. (No civil
jurisdiction)
What are the 2 branches of Civil matters and criminal matters.
circuit court?
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SCCJA BLOCK 1 ACTUAL EXAM \NEWEST VERSION WITH
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE DETAILED ANSWERS
\LATEST UPDATE \ASSURED PASS \GRADED A+ \BRAND NEW
!!2025-20
Sets out what the government can and cannot do,
Bill of Rights
most supreme law, first 10 amendments.
The colonists declared independence from England
What happened in 1776?
(We wanted to do our own thing in America and not
be governed by England, Fresh start).
Delegates met in Philly (Constitutional Convention)
What happened in 1787? to start working on the Constitution. The goal was to
create a central government without becoming a
tyranny.
What happened in 1788? The Constitution was Ratified, and the Bill of Rights was
proposed.
What happened in 1791? Bill of Rights was ratified.
What did the Federalists A strong central government.
want?
What did the Anti-Federalists A decentralized government with power resting in the states
want?
What led to the ratification of Compromise between federalists and anti-federalists.
the Bill of Rights?
What is the supremacy clause? Supreme law of the land
What is the structure of the Preamble, Articles, Amendments
Constitution?
What does the Preamble do? States the purpose of the constitution.
What do the Articles of the Outlines the government.
Constitution do?
Which amendments have 1st, 4th, 5th and 6th
the greatest impact on
LEOs?
What does the 1st Amendment Freedom of religion, speech, press, petition, and assembly
protect?
What does the 4th Freedom from unreasonable search and seizure.
Amendment protect?
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What does the 5th Self-incrimination and double jeopardy (think of Miranda
amendment protect? Warning).
What does the 6th Right to an attorney, right to speedy trial.
amendment do?
What does the 14th Due process of law.
amendment do?
What is due process of law? Constitutional protection against unfair governmental actions and
laws.
What are the 3 branches of Legislative, Executive, Judicial
government?
How many members are on 9, an uneven number does not allow a tie to take place.
the Supreme court and
why?
Basic mission for Law Crime prevention
Enforcement?
What is the body of prior Case Law
judicial decisions that guide
judges deciding issues
before them?
What is the courts written Published Opinion
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?
What is an opinion that the Unpublished Opinion
court has designated as unfit
for publication. an
opinion may be placed on the
courts web page but will be
classified as
"unpublished"?
Common pleas - civil
What are the 2 branches of
circuit court? General sessions - criminal
Which jurisdiction handles S.C. Probate Court (Does not have any criminal jurisdiction)
matters involving wills,
estate, and mental
competency issues?
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, 7/8/25, 2:49 PM SCCJA Block 1
What circuit court is South 4th Circuit
Carolina designated?
What is used for appeal for Writ of certiorari
a state case to be heard in
federal court? (Think
verbal)
What laws are legislativly Statutory Law
created?
What laws are created based Common Law
of court decisions?
What us a party's duty to Burden of Proof
prove a disputed assertion or
charge?
What prevents one from Reasonable Doubt
being firmly convinced of a
defendant's guilt or the
belief that he/she is not
guilty?
What prevents someone from Double Jeopardy
being tried twice for the
same offense?
A government official who works the courts. (Issues
What is a magistrate? search warrants, sets bail except life or death
sentences, hears small trials dealing with $500 and 30
days
imprisonment).
Same criminal powers as a Magistrate courts, hears
Explain City/Municipal Courts.
cases involving violations of city ordinances. (No civil
jurisdiction)
What are the 2 branches of Civil matters and criminal matters.
circuit court?
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