SCCJA Special Basic Study Guide Complete
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Quiz Historical Events occurring between 1776 and 1791 that lead to decisions that lead to the
ratification of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights
Ans: Colonists declared independence from England, in order to create a central government
without the ability to become a tyranny. Strong versus Decentralized form of government
battle where the Bill of Rights came in.
Qiz First Amendment
Ans: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free
exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people
peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.
Qiz 4th Amendment
Ans: The right of people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against
unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no warrants shall issue, but upon
probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be
searched, and the persons or things to be searched.
,Qiz 6th Amendment
Ans: 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.
Qiz 14th Amendment
Ans: All persons born or naturalized in the United States and subject to the jurisdiction thereof,
are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside. No State shall make or
enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States;
nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law;
nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws. This is the Due
Process amendment
Qiz What is the separation of powers concept
Ans: concept that the division of government responsibilities among the various branches-
Legislative (writes-makes the laws), Executive (Enforces the law), Judicial (Interprets the law)
Qiz What branch of government does law enforcement belong to
Ans: Executive Branch (Enforce the law)
Qiz What are Peels Principles of Modern Law Enforcement
,Ans: Principles that are relevant for law enforcement to follow today. The big one- The ability of
the police to perform their duties is dependent on public approval. Otherwise some others
include remaining impartial, only use physical force to the extent necessary, prevent crime is
the basic mission
Qiz Recognize the importance of the South Carolina State constitution
Ans: Identical concepts to the US Constitution however two differences: In addition to the
protections in the 4th amendment, and individual is also protected against unreasonable
invasions of privacy and in regards to the particularity requirement, the information sought
pursuant to a warrant be stated significantly
Qiz Function and organization of the US Supreme Court
Ans: The SCOTUS is the court of last resort. There are 9 members of the court with a Chief
Justice.
Qiz What is "case law"
Ans: Written decision of appellate courts deciding actual cases-- also known as precedent or
common law
Qiz What are elements of an offense
Ans: elements, or key points that the state must prove for every offense in order to obtain a
conviction.
Qiz Structure of the US Court System
, Ans: From Bottom to Top: U.S. District Courts, US Court of Appeals, SCOTUS
Qiz Structure of the South Carolina Court system
Ans: Bottom to Top: Summary Courts (Magistrate, Municipal, Probate Courts), Circuit Court
(Common pleas- CIVIL and General Sessions- CRIMINAL), Court of Appeals.
Also within are Family Court and Master-in-Equity court
Qiz How can a state case be reviewed in Federal Court
Ans: Cases may be appealed to the US Supreme Court by petitioning for a Writ of Certiorari.
This is the ONLY way. Has to deal with a US constitution issue.
Qiz What are the origins of criminal law
Ans: Comes from Sumeria in modern day Iraq
Qiz Where does common law come from
Ans: Court Decisions
Qiz Where does statutory law come from?
Ans: Legislatively created laws
Qiz What are the accused rights in the criminal trial
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Quiz Historical Events occurring between 1776 and 1791 that lead to decisions that lead to the
ratification of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights
Ans: Colonists declared independence from England, in order to create a central government
without the ability to become a tyranny. Strong versus Decentralized form of government
battle where the Bill of Rights came in.
Qiz First Amendment
Ans: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free
exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people
peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.
Qiz 4th Amendment
Ans: The right of people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against
unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no warrants shall issue, but upon
probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be
searched, and the persons or things to be searched.
,Qiz 6th Amendment
Ans: 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.
Qiz 14th Amendment
Ans: All persons born or naturalized in the United States and subject to the jurisdiction thereof,
are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside. No State shall make or
enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States;
nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law;
nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws. This is the Due
Process amendment
Qiz What is the separation of powers concept
Ans: concept that the division of government responsibilities among the various branches-
Legislative (writes-makes the laws), Executive (Enforces the law), Judicial (Interprets the law)
Qiz What branch of government does law enforcement belong to
Ans: Executive Branch (Enforce the law)
Qiz What are Peels Principles of Modern Law Enforcement
,Ans: Principles that are relevant for law enforcement to follow today. The big one- The ability of
the police to perform their duties is dependent on public approval. Otherwise some others
include remaining impartial, only use physical force to the extent necessary, prevent crime is
the basic mission
Qiz Recognize the importance of the South Carolina State constitution
Ans: Identical concepts to the US Constitution however two differences: In addition to the
protections in the 4th amendment, and individual is also protected against unreasonable
invasions of privacy and in regards to the particularity requirement, the information sought
pursuant to a warrant be stated significantly
Qiz Function and organization of the US Supreme Court
Ans: The SCOTUS is the court of last resort. There are 9 members of the court with a Chief
Justice.
Qiz What is "case law"
Ans: Written decision of appellate courts deciding actual cases-- also known as precedent or
common law
Qiz What are elements of an offense
Ans: elements, or key points that the state must prove for every offense in order to obtain a
conviction.
Qiz Structure of the US Court System
, Ans: From Bottom to Top: U.S. District Courts, US Court of Appeals, SCOTUS
Qiz Structure of the South Carolina Court system
Ans: Bottom to Top: Summary Courts (Magistrate, Municipal, Probate Courts), Circuit Court
(Common pleas- CIVIL and General Sessions- CRIMINAL), Court of Appeals.
Also within are Family Court and Master-in-Equity court
Qiz How can a state case be reviewed in Federal Court
Ans: Cases may be appealed to the US Supreme Court by petitioning for a Writ of Certiorari.
This is the ONLY way. Has to deal with a US constitution issue.
Qiz What are the origins of criminal law
Ans: Comes from Sumeria in modern day Iraq
Qiz Where does common law come from
Ans: Court Decisions
Qiz Where does statutory law come from?
Ans: Legislatively created laws
Qiz What are the accused rights in the criminal trial
