GPSTC CHEROKEE TEST 1 REVIEW

Three Components to the CJ System - Answer--Law Enforcement -Courts -Corrections Five Stages within the CJ Process - Answer--Entry -Prosecution and Pre-Trial services -Adjudication -Sentencing -Corrections Where can criminal law in the US be found in? - Answer--common law -constitution -statutes -administration/regulatory agencies What is the purpose of the Constitution? - Answer-sets the boundaries within which government is permitted to operate and applies to government officials What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights? - Answer-limit the power of the Federal Government and specifically enumerating those rights that belong specifically to the people First Amendment - Answer-Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition the government for a redress of grievances Second Amendment - Answer-Right to bear arms Third Amendment - Answer-No soldier can be in your home without consent Fourth Amendment - Answer-Right against unreasonable search and seizure Fifth Amendment - Answer-Freedom against self-incrimination and double jeopardy Sixth Amendment - Answer--Right to speedy trial by an impartial jury -To be confronted with the witnesses against him -Entitled to an attorney Seventh Amendment - Answer-right to trial by jury in civil cases Eighth Amendment - Answer-Prohibits cruel and unusual punishment, excessive fines, and excess