Rights & Courts

Open Ended

Why is it important for citizens to understand their rights and the court system?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is typically the first step in how a criminal case moves through the courts?

• Sentencing

• Bail or Jail

• 1st Appearance

• Preliminary Hearing

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a right guaranteed during a trial?

• The right to a speedy trial

• The right to make laws

• The right to vote

• The right to create statutes

Open Ended

Explain the difference between common law and statutory law.

Multiple Choice

What is an indictment in a criminal case?

• a sentencing recommendation

• a legal defense strategy

• a type of plea bargain

• a formal charge in a criminal case

Multiple Choice

Describe the role of a grand jury in issuing indictments in felony cases.

• The grand jury decides guilt or innocence in felony cases.
• The grand jury conducts trials for felony offenses.
• The grand jury provides legal representation for defendants.
• The grand jury reviews evidence and issues indictments in felony cases.

Multiple Choice

Which type of jury determines guilt or innocence in a trial?

• Grand Jury

• Trial Jury

• Civil Jury

• Appellate Jury

Multiple Choice

Which of the following crimes is considered a felony?

• Shoplifting

• Vandalism

• Murder

• Traffic violation

Multiple Choice

How does probable cause differ from reasonable suspicion in police procedures?

• Reasonable suspicion requires a warrant, while probable cause does not.
• Probable cause is a higher standard than reasonable suspicion, used for arrests and searches.
• Probable cause is only applicable in civil cases, not criminal cases.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a right guaranteed during a trial according to the Bill of Rights?

• Right to Trial by Jury

• Right to Compulsory Process and to Confront Witness

• Right to Vote

Multiple Choice

How does due process protects individuals from arbitrary actions by the government?

• Due process allows the government to act without any legal consequences

• Due process ensures that all government actions are always justified by law.
• Due process protects individuals by ensuring fair legal procedures and preventing unfair government actions

Open Ended

Compare and contrast a trial by jury and a bench trial. What are the key differences in how the outcome is decided?

Multiple Choice

Which amendment guarantees the right to confront witnesses and to have a lawyer issue a subpoena?

• Fourth Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

• Sixth Amendment

• Eighth Amendment

Multiple Choice

What is the difference between a summons and a subpoena?

• A summons requires you to provide evidence, while a subpoena requires you to appear before a judge.

• A summons requires you to appear before a judge, while a subpoena requires you to attend trial to provide evidence.

• A summons is only for civil cases, while a subpoena is for criminal cases.

• A summons is voluntary, while a subpoena is mandatory.

Open Ended

Explain how the 5th Amendment protects individuals during court proceedings.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following rights are guaranteed by the 6th Amendment according to the images?

• Right to remain silent

• Right to a lawyer for felony cases

• Right to immunity for witnesses

• Right to appeal court decisions

Multiple Choice

Who are the two sides in a criminal trial, and what is the main difference between them?

• Prosecution and the defense; main difference is that the prosecution represents the state, while the defense represents the accused

• The two sides are the investigator and the witness; the main difference is that the investigator gathers evidence

• The two sides are the judge and the jury; the main difference is that the judge decides the verdict.

Multiple Choice

Which amendment prevents double jeopardy and allows defendants to appeal trial court decisions?

• 4th Amendment

• 5th Amendment

• 6th Amendment

• 8th Amendment

Multiple Choice

The graph below illustrates juvenile arrest rates for motor vehicle theft.

Which type of law is illustrated by the graph?

• civil

• constitutional

• criminal

• military