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SCCJA BLOCK 1 TEST Questions with
Detailed Verified Answers
Question: 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?
Ans:
Question: Identify the Amendments that make up the Bill of Rights and
Protections afforded by the 1st, 4th, 5th and 6th Amendments?
Ans: 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
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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
Question: Identify the 14th Amendment and what it means for "due process
of law?
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Ans: 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
Question: Identify the separation of powers concept and determine its
application to the three branches of government and their functions?
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Ans: 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.
Question: Identify which branch of government law enforcement belongs to,
and "Peel's Principles of Modern Law Enforcement"?
SCCJA BLOCK 1 TEST Questions with
Detailed Verified Answers
Question: 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?
Ans:
Question: Identify the Amendments that make up the Bill of Rights and
Protections afforded by the 1st, 4th, 5th and 6th Amendments?
Ans: 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
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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
Question: Identify the 14th Amendment and what it means for "due process
of law?
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Ans: 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
Question: Identify the separation of powers concept and determine its
application to the three branches of government and their functions?
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Ans: 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.
Question: Identify which branch of government law enforcement belongs to,
and "Peel's Principles of Modern Law Enforcement"?
