judicial branch review

The "Miranda Warning" represents an attempt to protect criminal suspects against...

• Imprisonment without trial

• Unfair police interrogation

• Illegal wiretapping

• Unjustified police surveillance

Which of the following is a right you have if you are arrested by police?

• The right to remain silent

• The right to be represented by an attorney

• The right to be informed of the charges against you

• ALL of the above

Which of the following freedoms is guaranteed by the Bill of Rights?

• The freedom to own property

• The freedom to vote

• The freedom of religion

• The freedom to serve in the military

Which scenario best illustrates a person invoking their 4th Amendment rights?

• A person applies for a license to carry a concealed weapon.

• A person participates in a demonstration against government policies.

• A person demands to see a search warrant before allowing officers to search their vehicle.

• A person accused of a crime insists on having a lawyer present during questioning.

Which opinion completes the chart?

• Minority opinion

• Brief opinion

• Amicus Curiae opinion

• Unanimous opinion

Which scenario involves the need of protection of the 1st Amendment?

• A person being arrested at a civil protest

• A homeowner is fined for not maintaining their lawn

• A driver is ticketed for speeding in a school zone

• A student is suspended for cheating on an exam

The majority decision written by Chief Justice Warren which had to do with schooling was most likely from which of the following Supreme Court cases?

• New Jersey v. T.L.O.

• Plessy v. Ferguson

• Brown v. Board of Education

• Tinker v. Des Moines

What is the main idea of Brown v. Board's ruling?

• Education is not essential in order to achieve success, therefore does not need to be made equal

• Education is not protected in the Bill of Rights because it is not equal

• Education is an opportunity for people, as long as they are successful in life

• Education must be made equal for all people since education is the key to success

Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting congressional statutes?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• State

Based on this analogy, who or what is the umpire?

• executive branch

• CIA

• Supreme Court

• Congress