Civics Test #5

What is the primary role of a jury in a trial?

• To regulate the private rights of individuals

• To find facts and render a verdict

• To provide legal representation

• To enforce the law on a municipal level

Which amendment is associated with the right to remain silent to avoid self-incrimination?

• 4th amendment

• 5th amendment

• 6th amendment

• 8th amendment

What is the maximum punishment for a misdemeanor?

• 6 months

• 1 year

• 5 years

• 10 years

What is the main purpose of juvenile courts?

• To deter future crime by frightening the defendant or the public

• To provide intelligence and law enforcement services

• To hold young people accountable for their actions and help them mature into law-abiding adults

• To regulate individuals' conduct to protect the public

Which of the following is a purpose of penalties for criminals?

• Rehabilitation

• Retribution

• Deterrence

• All of the above

What is the role of the County Sheriff?

• The highest, usually elected, law-enforcement officer of a county

• A law enforcement officer who works for a state agency

• A group of people empowered to find facts and render a verdict for a trial

• A national security agency and law enforcement organization

Which case established that the 8th amendment allows the death penalty?

• Mapp v Ohio

• Miranda v Arizona

• Gideon v Wainwright

• Gregg v Georgia

What does an ordinance refer to?

• A federal law

• A county law/city law

• A constitutional amendment

• A court decision based on previous cases

What is common law also known as?

• Statutory law

• Precedent

• Civil law

• Ordinance

What is the purpose of consumer protection laws?

• To protect companies from bankruptcy

• To ensure fair competition among businesses

• To require companies to warn customers about their products

• To regulate the prices of essential goods