Impact of the Law

(SS.7.C.2.4) According to the Supreme Court, what is the meaning of the right to “the Assistance of Counsel for his defence”?

• Anyone who cannot afford to pay a lawyer will not be tried

• If an accused person cannot afford a lawyer, the government must pay for one.

• Men are entitled to be helped by a lawyer, but not women

• An accused person can call on the judge for advice.

(SS.7.C.3.11) The graph below describes appeals filed by type of appeal in the U.S. Courts of Appeals, 1990-2010. Based on the graph, what conclusion can be drawn about court cases in the U.S.?

• More civil cases are being filed without legal representation.

• More criminal cases are being filed without legal representation.

• More criminal actions are being dropped before trial.

• More civil actions are being dropped before trial.

(SS.7.C.3.10) Which situation would most likely lead to a civil case?

• A person robs another person at gunpoint.

• A person is caught breaking into a house.

• A person breaks a leg at a friend’s house.

• A person fails to stop at a red light.

(SS.7.C.3.11) The passage below describes a U.S. Supreme Court decision. What does this court decision illustrate?

"In finding this action unconstitutional “…this Court is not constrained to follow a previous decision which…, involves the application of a constitutional principle, rather than an interpretation of the Constitution to evolve the principle itself"

• The court has the power to accept appeals cases.

• The court has the power of judicial review.

• The court is a district court.

• The court is a trial court.

SS.7.C.3.11 The passage below describes a dispute between two neighbors.

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Liz’s 16 year old daughter backed into Doug’s car while it was parked in front of his house. Doug sued Liz for $1500 to cover the cost of repairing the car.

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Which court heard the case?

• Circuit Court of Appeals

• Florida Supreme Court

• appellate court

• county court

(SS.7.C.3.11) The diagram below provides details about the U.S. court system. Which court completes the diagram?

• Court of Veterans Appeals

• Court of Appeals

• Military Courts

• Claims Court

(SS.7.C.3.11) The trial process is listed below. Which option completes the trial process?

• cross-examination

• jury instructions

• investigation

• verdict

(SS.7.C.3.10) The passage below is from a U.S. Supreme Court opinion announcement.

According to the passage, which action did the U.S. Supreme Court find constitutional?

• The death penalty may be imposed only on adults.

• The death penalty may be imposed only on juveniles.

• The death penalty may be imposed on both adults and juveniles.

• The death penalty may be imposed on neither adults nor juveniles

(SS.7.C.3.10) The Code of Hammurabi (1772 BC) includes laws focusing on contracts. What type of U.S. law is based on this portion of the Code of Hammurabi?

• civil

• constitutional

• criminal

• military

(SS.7.C.3.10) The graph below illustrates juvenile arrest rates for motor vehicle theft. Which type of law is illustrated the graph?

• civil

• constitutional

• criminal

• military