Unit 07 Judicial System

Multiple Select

Which of the following are examples of functions of political parties?

• The democratic party printed fliers to introduce the candidates for the upcoming election

• A fundraiser was held to benefit the local PTA for the upcoming school year, and the mayor attneded

• A political primary was held to determine the republican candidate for President

• The democratic party has asked for donations to help with the upcoming election

Multiple Choice

Which statement would complete the graphic?

• Rising campaign costs

• Increased special interest groups

• Unlimited donations to PACs and Super PACs

• Limited opportunities to run for public office

Multiple Choice

Which statement best summarizes campaign finance?

• Donations to campaigns and candidates must be made through special interest groups.

• Individuals and businesses are not allowed to donate to candidates and campaigns.

• There is no limit to how much money can be donated to PACs and Super PACs.

• Individuals can donate unlimited amounts directly to political candidates and campaigns.

Multiple Choice

What is the role of the electoral college?

• to select candidates for the presidential election

• casts the official vote for president and vice president

• to encourage citizens to vote in presidential elections

• to raise funds for presidential candidates and elections

Multiple Choice

Which of the following explains how the number of electors are awarded per state

• electors are based on the number of registered voters

• The total number of electoral votes is divided equally among the states

• The political parties determine the total numbers of electors per state

• The number of U.S. Senators plus the number of representatives in the House

Multiple Choice

The police enter a home without a warrant or the owners permission. Which amendment would protect citizens from this action?

• Fourth Amendment
• First Amendment
• Fifth Amendment
• Eighth Amendment

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the main purpose of a judicial system?

• To create laws for the country

• To enforce laws and maintain order

• To interpret laws and resolve disputes

• To collect taxes from citizens

Multiple Choice

Which amendment guarantees the right to a fair trial?

• First Amendment

• Second Amendment

• Sixth Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

Multiple Choice

Which amendment abolished poll taxes?

• 1st Amendment

• 10th Amendment

• 14th Amendment

• 24th Amendment

Multiple Choice

Which amendment grants the right to vote to 18-year-olds?

• 18th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

• 26th Amendment

• 20th Amendment

Multiple Choice

Which amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishment?

• Second Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

• Eighth Amendment

• First Amendment

Multiple Choice

Which amendment grants the right to vote to women?

• 21st Amendment

• 18th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

Multiple Choice

Which amendment grants the right to vote to African American men?

• 26th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

• 13th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

Multiple Choice

How many times has the Constitution been changed?

• 12,000.
• 33 times
• 27 times.
• 26 times.

Open Ended

Why do you think having a judicial system is important in a society?

Open Ended

What is the role of the judicial branch in the government?

Open Ended

Is it possible to establish justice and always ensure fairness? Why or why not?

Fill in the Blank

The step in a criminal case where the accused appears in court to hear the exact charges and plead is called an ___.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes 'appellate jurisdiction'?

• The authority to hear an appeal from a lower court

• The process of charging someone with a crime

• The right to make laws

• The power to pardon criminals

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the main difference between a civil case and a criminal case?

• A civil case involves the government accusing someone of breaking the law, while a criminal case involves one party suing another.

• A civil case is about one party suing another to settle a disagreement, while a criminal case is when the government accuses someone of breaking the law.

• A civil case always results in jail time, while a criminal case only results in monetary damages.

• A civil case is decided by a jury, while a criminal case is decided by a judge.

Fill in the Blank

Fill in the blank: In a trial, the person accused of a crime or the person being sued is called the ___.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following terms refers to constitutional protection against unfair actions from the government?

• Felony

• Due Process

• Judicial Review

• Jurisdiction

Multiple Select

Select all the terms that are related to the process of determining whether a court has the authority to hear a case and the evidence needed for an arrest.

• Original Jurisdiction

• Probable Cause

• Felony

• Jury

Open Ended

Why was the Supreme Court case Marbury v. Madison important for the U.S. legal system?

Multiple Choice

What did the immigration act of 1924 do?

• only affected Asian Immigrants

• Granted citizenship to all immigrants

• Created a quota system

• Allowed an unlimited amount of immigrants from other countries

Fill in the Blank

The step in a criminal case where the person accused of a crime appears in court to hear the exact charges against him or her, and to plead guilty or not guilty, is called a(n)

Fill in the Blank

What is the term that goes with the definition: To ask a higher court to review a case already heard and decided on in a lower court.

Fill in the Blank

The period of time immediately before an election when politicians try to persuade people to vote for them.

Fill in the Blank

The authority of a court to hear an appeal of a case from the lower court is called ___.

Multiple Choice

What happens if the demand for computer programmers rises but the supply for trained workers is low?

• Programmers salaries will decrease

• Fewer people will study computer science

• Technology will decline

• Wages for programmers will increase

Open Ended

What are your favorite and least favorite colors?

Open Ended

Why is it important that different levels of courts exist?

Fill in the Blank

The role of the judicial branch is to ___ laws.

Multiple Choice

Which courts make up the dual court system in the United States?

• State and federal courts

• Supreme and district courts

• Criminal and civil courts

• Appellate and original courts

Multiple Select

Select all statements that are correct about the U.S. federal court system.

• The Supreme Court has limited original jurisdiction.

• The Court of Appeals uses a jury.

• The District Court can have a jury.

• The Court of Appeals has appellate jurisdiction.

Multiple Select

Which Federal and State Courts are the only courts to have a jury?

• US District Court

• General District Court

• Circuit Courts

• Supreme Courts

Fill in the Blank

To formally accuse someone of a crime is to __________ them.

Match

Match the following

• Felony

• Misdemeanor

• appeal

• Judicial Review

A serious crime

A less serious crime

A request to a higher court

The act of bringing a case against someone

• A serious crime

• A less serious crime

• A request to a higher court

• The act of bringing a case against someone

Open Ended

List all the rights protected by the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

Multiple Choice

In Virginia, which court would most likely hear a traffic violation case first?

• Circuit Court

• General District Court of VA

• VA Court of Appeals

• Supreme Court of VA

Multiple Choice

Which statement best demonstrates federalism in action?

• Citizens vote to elect a new Senator

• The president vetoes a bill passed by Congress but Congress overrides it

• Supreme Court reviews a law to determine if it is Constitutional

• Both the National Government and the State Government collect taxes

Multiple Choice

The Supremacy Clause of the Constitution means

• State Constitutions and laws take precedence over federal laws.

• The Constitution, and federal laws are the supreme law of the land.

• Only state constitutions are supreme in legal matters.
• International treaties override the Constitution.

Labelling

Label the following items on the illustration of the checks and balances of the branches of the federal government

Drag labels to their correct position on the image

Override a veto

Veto

Confirms new justices

Appoints new justices

Declare laws unconstitutional

Declares orders unconstitutional

Multiple Choice

Marbury v. Madison stated that the Supreme Court can 

• veto a bill from Congress
• impeach the president of the United States
• count slaves for the purpose of representation
• declare a federal law unconstitutional 

Multiple Select

Which of the following executive positions are elected to four year terms?

• Governor

• Attorney General

• Governors Cabinet

• Lt. Governor

Multiple Select

Which of the following positions are elected to four year terms in every local government in VA?

• Governor

• Sheriff

• Clerk of Court

• Treasurer

• Board of Supervisors

Multiple Choice

What does it mean to fulfill your civic duty?

• Avoiding responsibilities

• Only focusing on your personal freedoms

• Participating in democracy and helping your community

• Ignoring laws and rules

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best demonstrates a criminal case?

• A company sued for breaking a contract

• A citizen accused of robbery

• A person sues a builder for unfinished work

• A tenant disputes rent with a landlord

Multiple Choice

In Federalist Papers No. 10, Madison warns against the dangers of factions. How does the federal system address this concern?

• By eliminating the need for political parties all together

• By giving state governments unlimited power to suppress factions

• By creating a large republic making it difficult for factions to gain control

• By directing power in the national government to control factional disputes between national and state governments

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a typical source of funding for tribal governments?

• Federal funding

• International Funds

• Natural Resource Revenue

• Revenue from Tribal Enterprises

Multiple Choice

Someone robbed the 7-11 down the street from your house

• Civl

• Criminal

Multiple Choice

Someone was harmed in a motorcycle accident and is suing for damages.

• Criminal

• Civil

Multiple Choice

Your friend gets caught selling pirated movies

• Criminal

• Civil

Multiple Choice

You slip and fall at the grocery store. You sue the grocery store.

• Criminal

• Civil

Multiple Choice

After an accused person has been arrested, what happens next in the criminal procedure?

• They are sent to jail.

• A verdict of guilty or not guilty is entered.

• They have an arraignment.

• The trial is conducted.

Multiple Choice

A felony case is the only case with a preliminary hearing.

• False

• True

Reorder

Put the Lawmaking Process Steps in Order

• Introduce the Bill

• Worked on in committees

• Debate

• Vote

• Send to Governor to veto or sign

1

2

3

4

5

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4
• 5

Multiple Choice

In a civil case, who brings the lawsuit to court?

• The plaintiff
• The attorney
• The defendant
• The judge

Multiple Choice

Serving in the military is an example of:

• Disrespect for authority

• Personal gain

• Community service

• Patriotism

Multiple Select

All of the following are functions of political parties.

• Recruiting and nominating candidates

• Preparing a national budget

• Helping candidates win elections

• Educating the electorate about campaign issues

• Monitoring actions of officeholders

Multiple Choice

All of the following can be said of third parties EXCEPT they—

• introduce new ideas and/or press for a particular issue

• often take votes away from the two major parties

• often win elections and reform public policies

• often revolve around a political personality

Drag and Drop

A political party is a group of

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​ who ​

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the same views about ​

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people

representatives

divide

share

power/government

state's rights

federalism

Multiple Choice

Which of these describes the main purpose of an interest group?

• To influence government officials on a specific issue

• To form legislative committees that study public policy

• To regulate the economy by setting federal lending rates

• To select cases for hearing in appeals courts

Multiple Choice

Which best defines the purpose of Political Action Committees (PACs)?

• To raise and donate money to political compaigns
• Develop yard signs and other campaign materials such as doorhangers
• To influence legislators through lobbying
• To organize people into a political party and run election campaigns

Multiple Choice

Choose a way a citizen may influence their government effectively.

• Refuse to vote

• Take photos of things that cause issues

• Write a blog

• Gather voter signatures and send a petition

Multiple Choice

What landmark Supreme Court case will establish due process for the national level of government?

• Madison v. Arizona

• Marbury v. Arizona

• Miranda v. Arizona

• Monroe v. Arizona

Multiple Choice

A woman was arrested and held in jail for a month without being told the reason. Which of her constitutional rights was violated?

• Due Process

• Cruel and unusual punishment

• Judicial Review

• Checks and Balances

Drag and Drop

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: Unjust treatment of others because of who they are, what they look like, where they come from, or what they believe.

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Equality

Misunderstanding

Discrimination

Unity

Multiple Choice

Juvenile criminal defendants are entitled to due process under the 14th amendment

• Miranda v. Arizona

• Gideon v. Wainwright

• In re Gault

• Mapp v. Ohio

Multiple Choice

Which case determined that

political spending is a form of protected speech?

• Bush v. Gore

• U.S. v. Nixon

• Citizens United v. FEC

• Texas v. Johnson

Multiple Choice

Which case ruled that the Florida Supreme Court's scheme for recounting ballots was unconstitutional?

• Bush v. Gore

• U.S. v. Nixon

• Regents v. Bakke

• West Virginia v. Barnette

Multiple Choice

“Separate but equal” is lawful according to which case?

• Brown v. Board

• Dred Scott v. Sandford

• Engel v. Vitale

• Plessy v. Ferguson

Multiple Choice

Which case decided that state courts must appoint lawyers for defendants who can’t afford one?

• Gideon v. Wainwright

• Miranda v. Arizona

• Mapp v. Ohio

• Texas v. Johnson

Multiple Choice

Which case led to the desegregation of schools?

• Brown v. Board

• Plessy v. Ferguson

• Tinker v. Des Moines

• Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier

Multiple Choice

Which case established the principle of judicial review?

• McCulloch v. Maryland

• Marbury v. Madison

• Dred Scott v. Sandford

• Engel v. Vitale

Multiple Choice

The ruling in this case led to law enforcement being required to advise suspects of their 5th & 6th amendment rights.

• Gideon v. Waintwright

• In re Gault

• Miranda v. Arizona

• Mapp v. Ohio

Fill in the Blank

The judicial system is responsible for interpreting and applying the ___.

Open Ended

What is one question you still have about the judicial systems after this lesson?