Exam 1: History and Development of the Law of Criminal Justice

Under American law, the prosecution must prove the defendant's guilty beyond a _____________ doubt.

Protection of the writ of habeas corpus and jury trials are found in the U.S.

The right of habeas corpus is protected by the U.S.Constitution.

Protection against illegal search and seizure is guaranteed by the ___________ Amendment.

Under American law, criminal defendants have a right to a perfect (error free) trial.

Every error at a trial entitles the defendant to a new trial.

The U.S.Declaration of Independence declares that governments derive their power from consent of the governed.

One of the most deeply rooted traditions of modern Anglo-Saxon law is that an accused is innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

The American Declaration of Independence (1776) the government derives its powers from

The Bill of Rights originally applied to the ______________ government.

The defense carries the burden of proving the defendant is not guilty.

The rules of evidence

Discuss how habeas corpus defines/limits our judicial process for enemy combatants.

The Eighth Amendment prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures.

The _____________ Amendment gives defendants a right to notice of the charges, a right to counsel, and a right to confront and cross-examine adverse witnesses.

The first twelve Amendments to the U.S.Constitution are called the Bill of Rights.

The Magna Carta of 1215 was the first document establishing

The prosecution is required by law to prove the defendant's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

The first ten amendments to the U.S.Constitution are known as the

Defendants in the United States whom are charged with felonies may lose their right to be present at their trial under what situations?