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The Supreme Court claimed the power of judicial review in the decision of what case?
What is Marbury v. Madison
100
Which amendment deals with the issue of Presidential succession?
What is The 22nd amendment
100
Serious crimes with serious consequences are called
What is felonies.
100
A ____ decides if there is sufficient evidence to formally charge a suspect.
What is grand jury
100
Which of the following rights is NOT guaranteed by the Sixth Amendment? a. to hear and question witnesses c. to be able to subpoena witnesses b. to have a grand jury hearing d. to be represented by a lawyer
What is to have a grand jury hearing
200
A justice who disagrees with the majority’s decision may write a ____ opinion.
What is dissenting
200
Name the presidents who survived the impeachment process
What is Andrew Johnson, Bill Clinton
200
At times in our history, our government has suspended civil liberties in the interest of the public a. True b. False
What is True
200
A ____ is a negotiation between the defense attorney and the prosecutor.
What is plea bargain
200
A neighbor slips on the ice in front of your house and sues you for medical bills and other damages. What law covers such a dispute?
What is civil law
300
All of the below are how thoughtful and effective participation in civic life is characterized, EXCEPT a. Obeying the law c. Joining a political party b. Military duty d. Public service
What is Joining a political party
300
Offenses such as vandalism or stealing inexpensive items are called
What is misdemeanors
300
Every citizen has the right to be treated fairly under the law. a. true b. false
What is true
300
____ are disagreements over non-criminal matters.
What is Civil disputes
300
What is the Supreme Law of the Land?
What is The Constitution
400
If a case can be heard in either a federal or a state court, those courts have ____ jurisdiction.
What is concurrent
400
Prohibitions against fraud and drunk driving, robbing a store, or selling drugs are known as
What is criminal laws
400
Which constitutional amendment is interpreted to mean that if a defendant cannot afford a lawyer, the state must provide one?
What is Sixth
400
In criminal cases, the government is always the
What is plaintiff
400
Which of the following is a process by which each side can check facts and gather evidence before going to trial?
What is discovery
500
What is the term for the geographic area covered by an appeals court?
What is circuit
500
What principle says that if the police gain evidence in a way that violates the Fourth Amendment, that evidence may not be used in a trial?
What is search warrant
500
As America entered the 20th century, the Supreme Court slowly began to inform state governments that they too must abide by most guarantees contained in the first 8 amendments to the federal Constitution.
What is Selective incorporation
500
Police may obtain a search warrant if they can prove they have
What is probable cause.
500
There are many differences between the House of Representatives and the Senate. Describe these differences in detail. Include in your answer information on how the differences effect how each does business. Your answer should include information on terms of office, powers, organization, leadership and representation in each house.
What is House- 25 years old, citizen for 7 years, resident of state. Senate- 30 years old, citizen for 9 years, resident of state.
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