Unit 6 AOL - Judicial Branch

In Gideon v Wainwright (1963) and Miranda v Arizona (1966), the Supreme Court ruled that persons convicted of crimes had been

• denied due process of law

• denied a speedy and public trial

• victimized by illegal search and seizure

• sentenced to cruel and unusual punishment

In the 1960’s, which issue was the focus of the Supreme Court decisions in Mapp v Ohio, Gideon v Wainwright, and Miranda v Arizona?

• freedom of the press

• racial segregation

• rights of the accused

• interstate commerce

The police enter an individual’s home without invitation or a warrant and seize evidence to be used against the individual. Which Supreme Court decision may be used to rule this evidence is inadmissible in court?

• Baker v Carr

• Gideon v Wainwright

• Mapp v Ohio

• Roe v Wade

The Supreme Court has the power to

• control the federal budget

• vote to end a tie in the Senate

• approve presidential appointments

• interpret the Constitution

Which of the following federal courts exercises both original and appellate jurisdiction?

• the Supreme Court

• court of appeals

• district court

• the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit

Which federal court has original jurisdiction over MOST cases heard in federal court?

• district court

• court of appeals

• the Supreme Court

• the court of Appeals for the federal circuit

To have a fair trial, a person is guaranteed all of the following EXCEPT

• trial within a reasonable time

• trial by a jury

• adequate defense

• media coverage if demanded

The fact that we have federal and state courts is a direct result of the concept of

• federalism

• separation of powers

• checks and balances

• judicial review

Which amendment says the federal government must follow due process of law before punishing a person for committing a crime?

• 1st Amendment

• 5th Amendment

• 8th Amendment

• 14th Amendment

The decision of whether a person can be indicted of a serious crime is made by

• a prosecutor

• a grand jury

• a bench trial

• counsel