MCAP Unit 4 and 5 Test Review

“No freeman shall be taken or imprisoned…unless by the lawful judgment of his peers, or by the law of the land.” 

                                                       -Magna Carta, 1215

• Representative Democracy

• 1. Due Process

• Majority Rule

• Separation of Government

Which of the following accurately defines rule of law?

• "We are a nation of laws, not of men."

• Everyone is held accountable to the law.

• No one is above the law

• all of the above.

The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall be issued, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.”

This violates what amendment?

• 4th

• 5th

• 6th

• 8th

What supreme court case guarantees that a person must be read their 5th and 6th amendment rights upon being arrested

• U.S V Nixon

• Gideon V. Wainright

• Miranda V. Arizon

• New Jersey V. TLO

Mr. Wishart is arrested for a crime but cannot afford a lawyer because he is a poor teacher. What supreme court cases guarantee his right to a lawyer?

• U.S V Nixon

• New Jersey V. TLO

• Miranda V. Arizona

• Gideon V. Wainright

The burden of proof is higher in what type of case.

• civil

• Criminal

Which determines guilt or innocence in a trial?

• Petit Jury

• Grand Jury

• hung jury

Which court gives indictments (decides to charge or not) in criminal cases

• grand jury

• petit jury

• hung jury

Which due process right is being violated when a person is held in jail without being charged with a crime?

• Protection from unreasonable bail

• Writ of habeas corpus

• Freedom of  speech

• Right to a lawyer

A Breach of Contract is a violation of what type of law

• Criminal

• Civil