M/J Civics (SAS) / Organization and Function of Government

Criminal law is BEST described as laws that:

• come straight from monarchs.

• only affect those in prison.

• governs the relationships between citizen individuals and codifies their rights.

• defines what constitutes a crime and provides for punishing those who commit crimes.

Types of Laws 2 - Skill/Concept

What is a key difference between a criminal case and a civil case?

• A. The outcome of a civil case cannot be decided by a jury.

• B. The outcome of a criminal case cannot be decided by a judge.

• C. The burden of proof in a criminal case rests with the defendant.

• D. Defendants in civil cases are not provided court-appointed attorneys.

Please read the newspaper headline below and select the amendment that guarantees criminal suspects will not be tortured while in jail.

• 1st Amendment

• 4th Amendment

• 8th Amendment

• 6th Amendment

Based on what you know about the Bill of Rights, which amendment did the Supreme Court rely on in order to make this ruling?

• 6th Amendment

• 5th Amendment

As we learned in class, police must inform people of their 5th and 6th amendment rights when they're being arrested. This is called the "Miranda Speech." Which basic freedoms is this meant to protect?

• Right to bear arms

• Right to free speech

• Right to remain silent

• Right to a fair trial

Which action is an example of petitioning the government?

Which of the following is a right protected by the Bill of Rights?

• The Right to a Fair and Speedy Trial

• Freedom of the Press

• Freedom of Expression

Which of the following lists contains the activities protected by the FIRST amendment?

• No cruel or unusual punishments

• Freedom of speech, religion, assembly, petition and the press

• No illegal searches and seizures

What is the best interpretation of the statement below? "The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude."

• Each state government can decide for themselves who is allowed to vote

• Formerly enslaved people are no longer able to vote

• Only people of certain races and colors are allowed to vote

• People of all races, colors and previous status of slavery are allowed to vote.