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Unit 4

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  • Q1
    "No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury...nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself. " -Fifth Amendment. Which of these does the the Fifth Amendment specifically prohibit?
    trying someone for the same crime for a second time
    selecting jurors who are prejudiced against the defenant
    forcing witnesses in a case to testify
    allowing the media to announce an indictment
    30s
  • Q2
    The person bringing charges to court in a civil trial is called
    the witness
    the prosecutor
    the defendant
    the plaintiff
    30s
  • Q3
    Which of these situations would violate a right established in Miranda v. Arizona?
    school authorities search student's locker without a warrant
    a city prohibits cigarette companies from advertising on billboards
    a state passes a law establishing several methods of capital punishment
    Police officers refuse to allow a person in custody to consult with a lawyer
    30s
  • Q4
    The phrase the describes the level of evidence one must prove to be found guilty in a criminal case is:
    "preponderance of the evidence"
    "Beyond a shadow of a doubt"
    "innocent until proven guilty"
    "don't pee on my leg and tell me its raining"
    30s
  • Q5
    In 1961, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that illegally obtained evidence could not be used in state courts. Which of these constitutional rights is protected by this ruling?
    the right to protect against self-incrimination
    the right to counsel
    the right to protect against unreasonable search and seizure
    the right to free speech
    30s
  • Q6
    The decision in Gideon V. Wainwright extended due process in state courts to include
    the poor
    disabled persons
    women
    the elderly
    30s
  • Q7
    Which of these right is guaranteed to criminal defendants as a result of the Supreme Court's decision in Gideon v. Wainright?
    the right to a trial jury
    the right to remain silent when questioned by the police
    the right to confront witnesses in court
    the right to an attorney
    30s
  • Q8
    Which of these influenced the Supreme Court's decision in the Tinker v. Des Moines case?
    The school board agreed with the student's opinions
    the opinions of the protesters were the same as the majority of the students
    There was a lack of evidence that the students' actions disrupted learning
    there was evidence that the students received good grades
    30s

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