Judicial Branch Intro

In a criminal case, who is the prosecution (usually represented in court by a prosecutor or prosecuting attorney)?

• The lawyer(s) representing the accused person

• The lawyer(s) representing the government

• The judge who will be hearing the case

• The group of citizens who decide whether or not the accused is guilty

Which amendment in the U.S. Bill of Rights guarantees the right to an attorney for persons accused of crimes?

• Fourth Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

• Sixth Amendment

• Eighth Amendment

Which of these crimes would be classified as a felony?

• Vandalism

• Shoplifting

• Armed robbery

• Driving under the influence

Before a person can be indicted (charged with a felony), this group of people must decide whether or not the government has enough evidence to bring a case against them.

• Petit jury

• Legislative committee

• Grand jury

• Regulatory agency

The Fifth Amendment guarantees all of the following EXCEPT...

• Protection against self-incrimination (the "right to remain silent")

• Protection against double jeopardy

• The right to a grand jury in serious criminal cases

• Having your life, liberty, or property taken away without due process

• The right to a speedy and public trial

Which of the following would protect me in most cases against the police attempting to search my house without a warrant?

• The Fourth Amendment

• The Fifth Amendment

• The Sixth Amendment

• The Eighth Amendment

Some Americans, such as the American Civil Liberties Union, believe that the country's use of the death penalty violates this amendment found in the U.S. Bill of Rights.

• The Fourth Amendment

• The Fifth Amendment

• The Sixth Amendment

• The Eighth Amendment

Today, many potential jurors are "screened" with a questionnaire that seeks to uncover whether or not they have any biases (racial, economic, gender, etc.) that might affect their decision-making. This helps to guarantee that Americans' [ANSWER] amendment rights are protected during their trial.

• Fourth

• Fifth

• Sixth

• Eighth

A juror holding each of these thoughts must return a verdict of "not guilty", except for...

• "I believe it is highly likely this person is guilty."

• "It's more likely than not that this person is guilty."

• "There is not a reasonable doubt in my mind that this person is guilty."

• "This person didn't prove that they WEREN'T guilty..."

Which of these constitutional amendments has been used since the 1920s to apply the protections found in the Bill of Rights to state and local governments? (Example - Maryland/Frederick County must follow the First Amendment now - not just the federal government)

• The Ninth Amendment

• The Tenth Amendment

• The Fourteenth Amendment

• The Eighteenth Amendment