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SCCJA Block 1 Test | |A+ GRADED WITH
100 % CORRETC ANSWERS 2026
Recognize important historical events that occurred between 1776 and 1791
that significantly impacted decisions leading to the ratification of the
Constitution and Bill of Rights? ......ANSWER.....
Identify the Amendments that make up the Bill of Rights and Protections
afforded by the 1st, 4th, 5th and 6th Amendments? ......ANSWER.....1st
amendment 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 grievance.
4th amendment The right of the 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 seized
5th 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 witness against himself, nor be
deprived of 6 life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall
private property be taken for public use without just compensation.
6th amendment- e 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
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Identify the 14th Amendment and what it means for "due process of law?
......ANSWER.....14th amendment 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.
Due Process is defined by Black's 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 the case". Black's Law
Dictionary
Identify the separation of powers concept and determine its application to
the three branches of government and their functions? ......ANSWER.....the
three branches of government have coordinating roles. In all situations the
need for interaction between the branches prevents one branch from
becoming too powerful.
Legislative The role of the legislative branch is to make laws. Legislators
perform this function by writing and passing new legislation, also by
amending and repealing existing laws.
b. Executive The role of the executive branch is to enforce the law. Law
enforcement officers enforce the law and fall within the executive branch of
government.
c. Judicial The role of the judicial branch is to interpret laws. The judicial
branch includes all courts provided by law.
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Identify which branch of government law enforcement belongs to, and
"Peel's Principles of Modern Law Enforcement"? ......ANSWER.....law
enforcement belongs to executive government because they enforce the
laws.
Peels Principles:
prevent crime and disorder, secure and maintain public respect, protecting
and preserving life, minimum amount of force, never abuse your power,
Recognize the importance of the South Carolina State Constitution?
......ANSWER.....n, South Carolina's Constitution also includes a Bill of
Rights. Many provisions are identical to those found in the first ten
amendments, others afford additional protections available to persons in our
state.
search and seizures With regard to the "particularity" requirement, South
Carolina requires the information sought pursuant to a warrant to be stated
specifically.
Recognize the function and organization of the U.S. Supreme Court?
......ANSWER.....First, as the highest court in the land, it is the court of last
resort for those looking for justice. Second, due to its power of judicial
review, it plays an essential role in ensuring that each branch of government
recognizes the limits of its own power.
Define "case law" and identify which courts give us binding case law?
......ANSWER.....case law may be binding (mandatory for a court to follow) or
merely persuasive (entitled to respect and careful consideration). Decisions
by the US Supreme Court are binding on all federal and state courts. In
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South Carolina, decisions by the South Carolina Supreme Court and South
Carolina Court of Appeals are binding on all lower courts whereas decisions
made by one Summary Court judge are not binding on another.
Identify sources of legal information and what is meant by the phrase
"elements of an offense"? ......ANSWER.....elements of an offense are beyond
a reasonable doubt.
With malice aforethought (either express or implied)
Identify the structure of the U.S. and S.C. court systems, thier respective
jurisdiction and thier function in the appeals process. Indicate how a state
case can be reviewed in federal court? ......ANSWER.....Supreme Court
circuit Court of appeals
district Court
summary Court
circuit Court
can be reviewed by federal court by right of cert
recognize and understand the following legal facts and concepts: the origin
of criminal law, common law, the rights of the accused in criminal trial,
burden of proof, reasonable doubt, double jeopardy and critical elements of
a charge? ......ANSWER.....origin of criminal law and common law- originated
from English common law that the colonist brought over from England
covers both criminal and civilian law.
rights of the accused at trial- speedy trial, county where crime was
committed, to be confronted by witnesses against him, right to counsel,
right to not self incriminate 5th admend.
SCCJA Block 1 Test | |A+ GRADED WITH
100 % CORRETC ANSWERS 2026
Recognize important historical events that occurred between 1776 and 1791
that significantly impacted decisions leading to the ratification of the
Constitution and Bill of Rights? ......ANSWER.....
Identify the Amendments that make up the Bill of Rights and Protections
afforded by the 1st, 4th, 5th and 6th Amendments? ......ANSWER.....1st
amendment 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 grievance.
4th amendment The right of the 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 seized
5th 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 witness against himself, nor be
deprived of 6 life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall
private property be taken for public use without just compensation.
6th amendment- e 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
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Identify the 14th Amendment and what it means for "due process of law?
......ANSWER.....14th amendment 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.
Due Process is defined by Black's 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 the case". Black's Law
Dictionary
Identify the separation of powers concept and determine its application to
the three branches of government and their functions? ......ANSWER.....the
three branches of government have coordinating roles. In all situations the
need for interaction between the branches prevents one branch from
becoming too powerful.
Legislative The role of the legislative branch is to make laws. Legislators
perform this function by writing and passing new legislation, also by
amending and repealing existing laws.
b. Executive The role of the executive branch is to enforce the law. Law
enforcement officers enforce the law and fall within the executive branch of
government.
c. Judicial The role of the judicial branch is to interpret laws. The judicial
branch includes all courts provided by law.
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Identify which branch of government law enforcement belongs to, and
"Peel's Principles of Modern Law Enforcement"? ......ANSWER.....law
enforcement belongs to executive government because they enforce the
laws.
Peels Principles:
prevent crime and disorder, secure and maintain public respect, protecting
and preserving life, minimum amount of force, never abuse your power,
Recognize the importance of the South Carolina State Constitution?
......ANSWER.....n, South Carolina's Constitution also includes a Bill of
Rights. Many provisions are identical to those found in the first ten
amendments, others afford additional protections available to persons in our
state.
search and seizures With regard to the "particularity" requirement, South
Carolina requires the information sought pursuant to a warrant to be stated
specifically.
Recognize the function and organization of the U.S. Supreme Court?
......ANSWER.....First, as the highest court in the land, it is the court of last
resort for those looking for justice. Second, due to its power of judicial
review, it plays an essential role in ensuring that each branch of government
recognizes the limits of its own power.
Define "case law" and identify which courts give us binding case law?
......ANSWER.....case law may be binding (mandatory for a court to follow) or
merely persuasive (entitled to respect and careful consideration). Decisions
by the US Supreme Court are binding on all federal and state courts. In
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South Carolina, decisions by the South Carolina Supreme Court and South
Carolina Court of Appeals are binding on all lower courts whereas decisions
made by one Summary Court judge are not binding on another.
Identify sources of legal information and what is meant by the phrase
"elements of an offense"? ......ANSWER.....elements of an offense are beyond
a reasonable doubt.
With malice aforethought (either express or implied)
Identify the structure of the U.S. and S.C. court systems, thier respective
jurisdiction and thier function in the appeals process. Indicate how a state
case can be reviewed in federal court? ......ANSWER.....Supreme Court
circuit Court of appeals
district Court
summary Court
circuit Court
can be reviewed by federal court by right of cert
recognize and understand the following legal facts and concepts: the origin
of criminal law, common law, the rights of the accused in criminal trial,
burden of proof, reasonable doubt, double jeopardy and critical elements of
a charge? ......ANSWER.....origin of criminal law and common law- originated
from English common law that the colonist brought over from England
covers both criminal and civilian law.
rights of the accused at trial- speedy trial, county where crime was
committed, to be confronted by witnesses against him, right to counsel,
right to not self incriminate 5th admend.
