SCCJA Block 1 Test (Latest
update)100% Correct Questions &
Answers
Vests the judicial power of the U.S. also has three sections - Correct 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 - Correct answer 1st amendment
Right against unreasonable search and seizure - Correct 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. - Correct 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. - Correct 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 - Correct answer 14th amendment
Law making branch - Correct answer Legislative Branch
,Basic mission for law enforcement - Correct answer crime prevention
How many members are appointed in U.S. supreme court and why? - Correct answer
9. Uneven numbers allow for split decision without ties
The body of prior judicial decisions that guide judges deciding issues before them -
Correct 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 - Correct 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" - Correct answer
unpublished opinion
What circuit court is south carolina designated in - Correct answer 4th circuit
What are the two branches of circuit court - Correct answer common pleas - civil
, General sessions - criminal
Has jurisdiction over matters involving wills, estate, and mental competency issues.
Also does not have any criminal jurisdiction - Correct answer S.C. probate court
What is used for appeal for a state case to be heard in federal court - Correct answer
writ of certiorari
Legislatively created laws - Correct answer statuatory law
Court based decisions - Correct answer common law
A partys duty to prove a disputed assertion or charge, must be presented to be
successful at any given stage in the legal process - Correct answer burden of proof
The doubt that prevents one from being firmly convinced of a defendants guilt or the
belief that the defendant is not guilty - Correct answer reasonable doubt
update)100% Correct Questions &
Answers
Vests the judicial power of the U.S. also has three sections - Correct 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 - Correct answer 1st amendment
Right against unreasonable search and seizure - Correct 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. - Correct 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. - Correct 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 - Correct answer 14th amendment
Law making branch - Correct answer Legislative Branch
,Basic mission for law enforcement - Correct answer crime prevention
How many members are appointed in U.S. supreme court and why? - Correct answer
9. Uneven numbers allow for split decision without ties
The body of prior judicial decisions that guide judges deciding issues before them -
Correct 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 - Correct 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" - Correct answer
unpublished opinion
What circuit court is south carolina designated in - Correct answer 4th circuit
What are the two branches of circuit court - Correct answer common pleas - civil
, General sessions - criminal
Has jurisdiction over matters involving wills, estate, and mental competency issues.
Also does not have any criminal jurisdiction - Correct answer S.C. probate court
What is used for appeal for a state case to be heard in federal court - Correct answer
writ of certiorari
Legislatively created laws - Correct answer statuatory law
Court based decisions - Correct answer common law
A partys duty to prove a disputed assertion or charge, must be presented to be
successful at any given stage in the legal process - Correct answer burden of proof
The doubt that prevents one from being firmly convinced of a defendants guilt or the
belief that the defendant is not guilty - Correct answer reasonable doubt
