Criminal and Civil Law Test Review

Crimes with serious consequences are called 

• due process
• felony
• misdemeanor
• jurisdiction

crimes such as vandalism or stealing inexpensive items are called

• jurisdiction
• felonies
• misdemeanor
• appeal

What are the actions that take place during an arraignment for a criminal suspect?

•  read the Miranda Rights- presented with charges- sentenced
• Only certain courts can hear your case
• evidence is reviewed- given an attorney- enter a plea

The 5th Amendment protects us from unfair actions by the ____________

• state and local government
• state government
• national government

What do the 5^th and 14^th amendments have in common? 

• They both are part of the Bill of Rights.
• They both state that there may be not double jeopardy.
•    They both make sure that due process is established.

What are the two types of cases heard in the judicial branch?

• Criminal and communication
• Civil and due process
• Criminal and civil
• Judicial review and plaintiff  

Which type of court case usually involves the police.

• criminal
• civil
• jurisdiction
• appeal

What type of case involves “suing” someone in court?

• criminal
• civil
• misdemeanor
• felony

A plaintiff, complaint and compensation would be found in what type of case? 

• criminal
• civil
• felony
• misdemeanor

When police have a good reason to believe a suspect has been involved in a crime, they have_______?

• criminal cuase
• probable cause
• jurisdiction
• verdict