Judicial Branch

Which amendment in the U.S. Constitution guarantees due process protection from state and local government?

• 1st Amendment
• 5th Amendment
• 10th Amendment
• 14th Amendment

1.  A complaint is filed by plaintiff.2.  The case is heard by a juge or jury.3.  The case can be appealed.These are the steps for a _______ case. 

• criminal
• civil

Which amendment in the U.S. Constitution guarantees due process protection from the national government?

• 1st Amendment
• 5th Amendment
• 14th Amendment
• 16th Amendment

How are criminal and civil cases alike?

• the defendant may get jail time or loss of privileges
• appeals can be made to a higher court
• the remedy is decided according to what is asked for
• the case involves the government against a person

If a person is not given a fair trial, what citizen's right is being violated?

• freedom of speech
• due process
• appellete jurisdiction
• judicial review

Based on the due process clasue, the Supreme Court has extended the guarantees of which early document?

• The Articles of Confederation
• The Declaration of Independence
• The Bill of Rights
• The Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom 

What step is missing in the following procedure for a criminal case?  1. arrest  2.  jail or bail 3.  ________  4.  trial

• preliminary hearing
• arraignment
• a person files a complaint
• Miranda Rights

Probable casue is reviewed, a plea is entered, and the defendant is given an attorney if needed during what step of a criminal case?

• arraignment
• preliminary hearing
• trial
• sentencing

A person who files a complaint to recover damages or receive compensation is call a _______.

• defendant
• attorney
• witness
• plaintiff

A less serious crime is called a ______. 

• felony
• misdemeanor
• complaint
• accusation