Courts and Civic Duties

Which is one of the protections afforded individuals because of the Fifth Amendment's protection from compelled self-incrimination?

• Remedy

• Affidavit

• right to remain silent

• Weeks v. United States (1914)

Which term describes the act of making or keeping something or someone safe from danger, attack, or harm?

• Confession

• Defense

• Deterrence

• Omission

Which amendment provides protection against unreasonable searches and seizures?

• Third Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

• Sixth Amendment

Which career is Most Likely an appointed position?

• defense attorney

• prosecutor

• judge

• bailiff

Which career is in the legal services pathway?

• Nurse

• Paralegal

Who performs many of the same tasks as lawyers but is prohibited from practicing law, which means that person cannot charge legal fees?

• court reporter

• magistrate

• paralegal

• judge

Citizens should register to vote when they are eligible and:

• actively participate in the democratic process

• vote only if an issue is important to them

• run for political office immediately

• vote but limit their involvement

Respecting the rights, beliefs, and opinions of others is one's basic:

• faith

• life skill

• civic duty

• understanding of life

Which member of the courtroom work group is considered the most powerful because of his/her discretion?

• judge

• bailiff

• prosecutor

• defense attorney

Tom has pleaded not guilty and has chosen a bench trial. Who will decide his guilt or innocence?

• jury

• judge

• attorney

• news media