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100
If a defendant is tried twice for the same crime, it would be a violation of the defendant's right to protection from... A. Double Jeopardy B. Self-incrimination C. Excessive Bail D. Illegal search and seizure
A. Double Jeopardy
100
The person that sues another person in a civil law case is called the... A. Counsel B. Defendant C. Witness D. Plaintiff
D. Plaintiff
100
Which case established the "separate but equal" doctrine? A. Tinker v. Des Moines B. McCulloch v. Maryland C. Plessy v. Ferguson D. Brown v. Board of Education
C. Plessy v. Ferguson
100
Which due process right guarantees the freedom from being tried for the same crime more than once? A. Self-Incrimination B. Double Jeopardy C. Right to an Attorney D. Fair and Speedy Trial
B. Double Jeopardy
200
The Constitution requires that people accused of a crime be... A. Held in prison without bail B. Informed of the charges against them C. Responsible for proving their innocence D. Given money if they are found innocent
B. Informed of the charges against them
200
What is legal agreement between two people called in civil law? A. Contract B. Misdemeanor C. Negotiation D. Tort
A. Contract
200
Which case set the precedent that school officials are allowed to search a student's locker, needing only "reasonable suspicion" and not a warrant? A. Tinker v. Des Moines B. Miranda v. Arizona C. Marbury v. Madison D. New Jersey v. T.L.O.
D. New Jersey v. T.L.O.
200
A grand jury is responsible for... A. determining if the defendant is guilty or innocent B. deciding on the punishment of the defendant C. approving out-of-court settlements D. issuing an indictment
D. issuing an indictment
300
What is the purpose of an indictment? A. To formally charge a person with a crime B. To advise a person of the right to remain silent C. To sentence a person who has been convicted D. To decide whether a person is guilty or not guilty
A. To formally charge a person with a crime
300
A homeowner refused to pay an electrician for completed work. This is an example of... A. Tort B. Breach of contract C. Misdemeanor D. Felony
B. Breach of contract
300
Which case set the precedent that public school administrators must only have "reasonable suspicion" in order to search a student? A. Miranda v. Arizona B. Brown v. Board of Education C. Tinker v. Des Moines D. New Jersey v. T.L.O.
D. New Jersey v. T.L.O.
300
What is the main power of the United States Supreme Court? A. Obey laws B. Interpret laws C. Enforce laws D. Make Laws
B. Interpret laws
400
What is the term for serious crimes that may result in one year or more in prison or possibly a death sentence? A. Felony B. Misdemeanor C. Tort D. Contract
A. Felony
400
How do most civil law cases end? A. Plea bargain B. Jury trial C. Dismissal D. Out-of-Court settlement
D. Out-of-Court settlement
400
Which case overturned Plessy v. Ferguson? A. Marbury v. Madison B. Guideon v. Wainwright C. Brown v. Board of Education D. Tinker v. Des Moines
C. Brown v. Board of Education
400
Why did the Framers add the Bill of Rights to the Constitution? A. To expand the power of the government B. To limit the rights of Americans C. To limit the power of the government D. To expand the power of the judicial branch
C. To limit the power of the government
500
A defendant is being held in jail without being charged of a crime. What could the defendant request from a judge? A. Plea-bargain B. Out-of-court settlement C. Writ of habeas corpus D. Appeal to the higher court
C. Writ of habeas corpus
500
The standard of proof for civil law cases is called... A. Reasonable doubt B. Reasonable suspicion C. Preponderance of evidence D. Presumption of innocence
C. Preponderance of evidence
500
The Supreme Court ruled that an accused person must be told their rights before police questioning in which case? A. Gideon v. Wainwright B. Tinker v. Des Moines C. Miranda v. Arizona D. New Jersey v. T.L.O.
C. Miranda v. Arizona
500
Which amendment applied the Bill of Rights to the states? A. 13th Amendment B. 14th Amendment C. 21st Amendment D. 24th Amendment
B. 14th Amendment