Unit 3 Review-US Legal Systems

Can your rights be limited?

• Yes. You cannot yell out fire in a crowded place if there is not a fire.

• No, you can yell out fire in a crowded place if there is not a fire.

If North Carolina decided to have sudents pray and meditate daily in school, that decision would be

• Unconstitutional, restricting the right of free expression.

• Constitutional, allowing for freedom of religion.

• Constitutional, allowing for the riht of free expression.

• Unconstitutional, restricting the freedom of religion.

In the Supreme Court Case Tinker v Des Moines, which amendment was found to have been violated?

• 1st

• 3rd

• 5th

• 14th

What is the difference between a felony and a misdemeanor?

• A misdemeanor is a less serious crime, punishable by a year in jail. or less. A felony is a more serious crime, punishable by more than a year in jail.

• A misdemeanor is a more serious crime, punishable by more than a year in jail.A felony is a less serious crime, punishable by a year in jail. or less.

• There is no difference.

• I don't know the difference.

What are the steps of a criminal trial?

• Lawyers prepare, arraignment, jury decides, arrest

• Arraignment, arrest, Lawyers prepare, Jury decides

• Arrest, Arraignment, jury decides, lawyers prepare

• Arrest, Arraignment, Lawyers prepare, Judy decides

According to the 7th amendment, if you are suing for more than $20 in civil court, what do you have the right to?

• A judge.

• A jury.

• A lawyer.

• A bailiff.

In Mapp v Ohio, the Supreme Court ruled that evidence found illegally (violates the 4th amendment) cannot be used in court. (Inadmissible/Prohibited/Not allowed). How were the rights of the accused strengthened?

• Due process now had to be followed.

• This case held criminals accountable for their crimes.

• Evidence obtained illegally could NOW be used in court.

• The case held law enforcement accountable for the way they secure evidence.

If you are detained (held). without being told why, if that a violation of due process?

• Yes, because due process is guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution.

• Yes, because you have the right to remain silent.

• No, because you only have to be told what you are accused of.

• No, because due process is NOT guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution.

A jail cell with no running water and no toilet would be a violation of which amendment?

• 1st

• 21st

• 8th

• 7th

When a company gives money to lobby politicans for their cause, what type of interest group are they?

• Economic

• Ideological

• Single-Issue

• Public