"The American Criminal Justice System" - Rachel Slivnick

What was one of the main legal issues that led to the Revolutionary War, as mentioned in the text?

• The appointment of British officials who were only loyal to the King

• The creation of the Bill of Rights

• The protection from unreasonable searches and seizures

• The fair treatment for American citizens

According to the text, what does Amendment 4 of the United States Constitution protect against?

• Unsuccessful outcomes of something planned

• Official orders

• Unreasonable searches and seizures

• Ensuring that something is preserved and respected

What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights, as inferred from the passage?

• To ensure fair treatment for British officials

• To establish a system that would ensure fair treatment for American citizens

• To allow searches of colonial homes without legal warrants

• To appoint judges who were loyal to the British government

What does Amendment 4 of the United States Constitution protect?

• The right to a speedy and public trial

• The right to bear arms

• The right to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects

• The right to freedom of speech

According to the text, what is the role of public defenders?

• To ensure that all individuals can afford to hire a lawyer

• To prosecute individuals accused of a crime

• To serve as judges in criminal cases

• To represent the government in legal matters

What does Amendment 8 prohibit in terms of punishment?

• Cruel and unusual punishments

• Punishment without a trial

• Punishment for the innocent

• Excessive fines only

Which group was initially not protected by the rights outlined in the Bill of Rights according to the text?

• Property owners

• Women

• Public officials

• Lawyers

What is one of the main reasons the text suggests that the United States justice system is still deeply flawed?

• Because it allows for excessive fines

• Because it does not provide public defenders

• Because it does not ensure equal access to rights for all citizens

• Because it has too many laws

According to the article, why do "law enforcement agents wield enormous power"?

• There are 1.1 million local and state law enforcement employees in the United States.

• There are 73 special federal departments

• There are over 120,000 law enforcement officers.

• They have the legal power to enforce all laws, write citations, arrest people, and use deadly force.

What is the highest court in the United States?

• State supreme courts

• Federal district courts

• Appellate courts

• The federal Supreme Court