Question 1

Local jurisdictions, such as at the county or municipal level, may enact their own specific codes, often referred to as_______________ .

Accepted Answer

The answer of Local jurisdictions, such as at the county...

Question 2

In the landmark case of Roper v. Simmons (2005), the execution of minors was held to violate the Eighth Amendment prohibition against cruel and unusual punishment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

To claim Fourth Amendment protection, a defendant must demonstrate a personal expectation of privacy in the place searched and that this expectation is reasonable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The two main functions of the courts are:

Accepted Answer

A)  to determine guilt or innocence and to interpret laws. 
B)  to settle controversies and to review cases for legal improprieties. 
C)  to settle controversies and to decide the rules of law that apply in the case. 
D)  to determine guilt or innocence and to apply appropriate sanctions. 
A)  to determine guilt or innocence and to interpret laws. 
B)  to settle controversies and to review cases for legal improprieties. 
C)  to settle controversies and to decide the rules of law that apply in the case. 
D)  to determine guilt or innocence and to apply appropriate sanctions.

Question 5

The U.S. Supreme Court's chief function is as an appellate court.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The concept that courts will continue to rely on prior cases to ensure consistency in the law is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  original jurisprudence. 
B)  lex talionis. 
C)  stare decisis. 
D)  venue. 
A)  original jurisprudence. 
B)  lex talionis. 
C)  stare decisis. 
D)  venue.

Question 7

Courts that may hear a wide range of cases have ____________ jurisdiction.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Courts that may hear a wide range...

Question 8

The juvenile justice system comprises which of the following components?

Accepted Answer

A)  intervention, courts, and rehabilitation 
B)  law enforcement, courts, and corrections 
C)  intervention, adjudication, and punishment 
D)  law enforcement, counseling, and rehabilitation 
A)  intervention, courts, and rehabilitation 
B)  law enforcement, courts, and corrections 
C)  intervention, adjudication, and punishment 
D)  law enforcement, counseling, and rehabilitation

Question 9

Explain the difference between a crime and a tort.

Accepted Answer

A crime is a public wrong, codified in l

Question 10

The number of U.S. Courts of Appeals in the federal court system is:

Accepted Answer

A)  4. 
B)  13. 
C)  52. 
D)  94. 
A)  4. 
B)  13. 
C)  52. 
D)  94.

Question 11

Wrongs that disrupt the status quo of the community are called crimes, and criminal laws are found in each state's _______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Wrongs that disrupt the status quo of...

Question 12

Who is not considered an officer of the court?

Accepted Answer

A)  sheriff 
B)  judge 
C)  lawyer 
D)  plaintiff 
A)  sheriff 
B)  judge 
C)  lawyer 
D)  plaintiff

Question 13

The court of last resort in most federal cases is the______________________________.

Accepted Answer

U.S. Court

Question 14

Courts with general jurisdiction may hear a wide range of cases, whereas those of______________________________  jurisdiction hear a much narrower range of cases.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Courts with general jurisdiction may hear a...

Question 15

The______________________________ doctrine prevents the court from getting prematurely involved in a case that may eventually be resolved through other means.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The______________________________ doctrine prevents the court from getting prematurely...

Question 16

Since the Bill of Rights was ratified in 1791, only seventeen amendments have been ratified, including the _____________ Amendment, which ensured the right to vote regardless of race.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Since the Bill of Rights was ratified...

Question 17

People who are not a party to the action may still have an interest, and they are permitted to submit amicus briefs arguing their perspectives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Regardless of the level of jurisdiction, a statutory law may not violate the Constitution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Discuss in detail the similarities and differences between the consensus theory and the conflict theory.

Accepted Answer

The theories are similar in that both se

Question 20

The place where a specific case may come to trial and the area from which the jury is selected is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  voir dire. 
B)  the jurisdiction. 
C)  the district. 
D)  the venue. 
A)  voir dire. 
B)  the jurisdiction. 
C)  the district. 
D)  the venue.

Local jurisdictions, such as at the county or municipal level, may enact their own specific codes, often referred to as_______________ .

In the landmark case of Roper v. Simmons (2005), the execution of minors was held to violate the Eighth Amendment prohibition against cruel and unusual punishment.

To claim Fourth Amendment protection, a defendant must demonstrate a personal expectation of privacy in the place searched and that this expectation is reasonable.

The two main functions of the courts are:

The U.S. Supreme Court's chief function is as an appellate court.

The concept that courts will continue to rely on prior cases to ensure consistency in the law is called:

Courts that may hear a wide range of cases have ____________ jurisdiction.

The juvenile justice system comprises which of the following components?

Explain the difference between a crime and a tort.

The number of U.S. Courts of Appeals in the federal court system is:

Wrongs that disrupt the status quo of the community are called crimes, and criminal laws are found in each state's _______________.

Who is not considered an officer of the court?

The court of last resort in most federal cases is the______________________________.

Courts with general jurisdiction may hear a wide range of cases, whereas those of______________________________ jurisdiction hear a much narrower range of cases.

The______________________________ doctrine prevents the court from getting prematurely involved in a case that may eventually be resolved through other means.

Since the Bill of Rights was ratified in 1791, only seventeen amendments have been ratified, including the _____________ Amendment, which ensured the right to vote regardless of race.

People who are not a party to the action may still have an interest, and they are permitted to submit amicus briefs arguing their perspectives.

Regardless of the level of jurisdiction, a statutory law may not violate the Constitution.

Discuss in detail the similarities and differences between the consensus theory and the conflict theory.

The place where a specific case may come to trial and the area from which the jury is selected is known as:

An Historical Overview

The Us Supreme Court: the Final Word

Equal Protection Under the Law: Balancing Individual, State, and Federal Rights

The First Amendment: Basic Freedoms

The Second Amendment: the Gun Control Controversy

The Fourth Amendment: an Overview of Constitutional Searches and Seizures

Conducting Constitutional Seizures

Conducting Constitutional Searches

The Fifth Amendment: Obtaining Information Legally

The Sixth Amendment: Right to Counsel and a Fair Trial

The Eighth Amendment: Bail, Fines, and Punishment

The Remaining Amendments and a Return to the Constitution

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Exam 2: An Overview of the Us Legal System

Local jurisdictions, such as at the county or municipal level, may enact their own specific codes, often referred to as_______________ .

In the landmark case of Roper v. Simmons (2005), the execution of minors was held to violate the Eighth Amendment prohibition against cruel and unusual punishment.

To claim Fourth Amendment protection, a defendant must demonstrate a personal expectation of privacy in the place searched and that this expectation is reasonable.

The two main functions of the courts are:

The U.S. Supreme Court's chief function is as an appellate court.

The concept that courts will continue to rely on prior cases to ensure consistency in the law is called:

Courts that may hear a wide range of cases have ____________ jurisdiction.

The juvenile justice system comprises which of the following components?

Explain the difference between a crime and a tort.

The number of U.S. Courts of Appeals in the federal court system is:

Wrongs that disrupt the status quo of the community are called crimes, and criminal laws are found in each state's _______________.

Who is not considered an officer of the court?

The court of last resort in most federal cases is the______________________________.

Courts with general jurisdiction may hear a wide range of cases, whereas those of______________________________ jurisdiction hear a much narrower range of cases.

The______________________________ doctrine prevents the court from getting prematurely involved in a case that may eventually be resolved through other means.

Since the Bill of Rights was ratified in 1791, only seventeen amendments have been ratified, including the _____________ Amendment, which ensured the right to vote regardless of race.

People who are not a party to the action may still have an interest, and they are permitted to submit amicus briefs arguing their perspectives.

Regardless of the level of jurisdiction, a statutory law may not violate the Constitution.

Discuss in detail the similarities and differences between the consensus theory and the conflict theory.

The place where a specific case may come to trial and the area from which the jury is selected is known as:

An Historical Overview

The Us Supreme Court: the Final Word

Equal Protection Under the Law: Balancing Individual, State, and Federal Rights

The First Amendment: Basic Freedoms

The Second Amendment: the Gun Control Controversy

The Fourth Amendment: an Overview of Constitutional Searches and Seizures

Conducting Constitutional Seizures

Conducting Constitutional Searches

The Fifth Amendment: Obtaining Information Legally

The Sixth Amendment: Right to Counsel and a Fair Trial

The Eighth Amendment: Bail, Fines, and Punishment

The Remaining Amendments and a Return to the Constitution

Filters