SCCJA Unit 1Questions with correct Answers.

SCCJA Unit 1Questions with correct Answers. 1776 - Answer- Declaration of Independence 1787 - Answer- Drafting of the Constitution 1788 - Answer- Ratification with Bill of Rights added 1791 - Answer- Ratification of Bill of Rights Separation of Powers - Answer- System of checks and balances that ensure no branch of the government becomes too strong, accomplished by forcing all the branches to interact and rely on each other. Legislative Branch - Answer- Makes laws, Article I Executive Branch - Answer- Enforces laws, Article II Judicial Branch - Answer- Interprets laws, Article III 1st Amendment - Answer- Freedom of: Religion, speech, press, peaceful assembly/protest 4th Amendment - Answer- Implies that right to privacy is inherent. Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures. Requires probable cause, particular descriptions, and an oath for the issuance of a warrant. 5th Amendment - Answer- Requires a grand jury for capital or infamous crimes. Freedom from double jeopardy and self-incrimination. Ensures due process. 6th Amendment - Answer- Ensures: Speedy and public trial, impartial jury in proper venue, knowledge of charges, confrontation of witnesses, ability to obtain favorable witnesses, assistance of defense attorney. 14th Amendment - Answer- Made the BoR applicable to the states. Before the 14th, Supreme Court decisions only applied to Federal agents, afterwards all Supreme Court decisions applied to both Federal and state LE. Brought uniformity to application of due process. US Supreme Court - Answer- Article III of Constitution. Court of last resort. Judicial Review. President nominates all justices, including position of Chief Justice, and they must be confirmed by a majority of the senate. 9 justices. Receive and dispose approx.