Question 1

Which of the following group or individual literally make(s) law?

Accepted Answer

A)  appeals court justices (as a group) 
B)  the Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court (as an individual) 
C)  Congress 
D)  the President of the United States 
A)  appeals court justices (as a group) 
B)  the Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court (as an individual) 
C)  Congress 
D)  the President of the United States

Question 2

To date, the Supreme Court has held that what two classifications are suspect classifications in all circumstances?

Accepted Answer

It has been interpreted by the Supreme C

Question 3

Explain why the Fourth Amendment is so important to individual citizens?

Accepted Answer

The Fourth Amendment is the provision of

Question 4

What is the highest standard of review used when infringing on citizens' rights?

Accepted Answer

Under strict scrutiny review, a statute

Question 5

The Second Amendment states, "A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed." Explain why this statement is unclear and controversial.

Accepted Answer

According to the case of District of Col

Question 6

What incorporation theory seeks to incorporate provisions of the Bill of Rights in a careful and discriminative way?

Accepted Answer

The selective incorporation approach com

Question 7

Sources of individual rights include all EXCEPT which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  executive orders 
B)  constitutions 
C)  case law 
D)  legislation 
A)  executive orders 
B)  constitutions 
C)  case law 
D)  legislation

Question 8

What is the purpose of a grand jury?

Accepted Answer

A grand jury comprises citizens who list

Question 9

At what point does the law require a defendant be allowed the assistance of counsel?

Accepted Answer

A)  as soon as the crime in question has been committed 
B)  at any critical stage in the investigative process 
C)  at the point of arrest 
D)  at the beginning of the trial process (i.e., first appearance) 
A)  as soon as the crime in question has been committed 
B)  at any critical stage in the investigative process 
C)  at the point of arrest 
D)  at the beginning of the trial process (i.e., first appearance)

Question 10

Which amendment requires that warrants must be particular about places to be searched?

Accepted Answer

The Fourth Amendment forbids "unreasonab

Question 11

Which of the following is not a standard of review used to evaluate the justification of infringing on citizens' rights?

Accepted Answer

A)  strict scrutiny 
B)  intermediate scrutiny 
C)  rational basis test 
D)  reasonable basis test 
A)  strict scrutiny 
B)  intermediate scrutiny 
C)  rational basis test 
D)  reasonable basis test

Question 12

What is the level of proof required to search a place or seize an item or person?

Accepted Answer

A)  absolute certainty 
B)  beyond a reasonable doubt 
C)  probable cause 
D)  preponderance of the evidence 
A)  absolute certainty 
B)  beyond a reasonable doubt 
C)  probable cause 
D)  preponderance of the evidence

Question 13

Due to the prohibition against double jeopardy, a person cannot be sued civilly for damages caused by a crime for which he or she was already tried and convicted in criminal court.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following group or individual literally make(s) law?

To date, the Supreme Court has held that what two classifications are suspect classifications in all circumstances?

Explain why the Fourth Amendment is so important to individual citizens?

What is the highest standard of review used when infringing on citizens' rights?

The Second Amendment states, "A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed." Explain why this statement is unclear and controversial.

What incorporation theory seeks to incorporate provisions of the Bill of Rights in a careful and discriminative way?

Sources of individual rights include all EXCEPT which of the following?

What is the purpose of a grand jury?

At what point does the law require a defendant be allowed the assistance of counsel?

Which amendment requires that warrants must be particular about places to be searched?

Which of the following is not a standard of review used to evaluate the justification of infringing on citizens' rights?

What is the level of proof required to search a place or seize an item or person?

Due to the prohibition against double jeopardy, a person cannot be sued civilly for damages caused by a crime for which he or she was already tried and convicted in criminal court.

Introduction: Law and the Judicial Function

Types of Law

Court Organization and Structure

Prosecutors

Defense Attorneys

Judges

Criminal Defendants and Crime Victims

The Jury

Pretrial Procedures

The Criminal Trial

Sentencing

The Appellate Process

Specialized Courts

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Exam 2: Sources of Law

Which of the following group or individual literally make(s) law?

To date, the Supreme Court has held that what two classifications are suspect classifications in all circumstances?

Explain why the Fourth Amendment is so important to individual citizens?

What is the highest standard of review used when infringing on citizens' rights?

The Second Amendment states, "A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed." Explain why this statement is unclear and controversial.

What incorporation theory seeks to incorporate provisions of the Bill of Rights in a careful and discriminative way?

Sources of individual rights include all EXCEPT which of the following?

What is the purpose of a grand jury?

At what point does the law require a defendant be allowed the assistance of counsel?

Which amendment requires that warrants must be particular about places to be searched?

Which of the following is not a standard of review used to evaluate the justification of infringing on citizens' rights?

What is the level of proof required to search a place or seize an item or person?

Due to the prohibition against double jeopardy, a person cannot be sued civilly for damages caused by a crime for which he or she was already tried and convicted in criminal court.

Introduction: Law and the Judicial Function

Types of Law

Court Organization and Structure

Prosecutors

Defense Attorneys

Judges

Criminal Defendants and Crime Victims

The Jury

Pretrial Procedures

The Criminal Trial

Sentencing

The Appellate Process

Specialized Courts

Filters