WorksheetsPolitical and Legal Systems
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which court has limited-original jurisdiction and appellate jurisdiction?
a)
US Court of Appeals
b)
US Supreme Court
c)
US Special Court
d)
US District Court
2.
Roger and his wife are in the process of getting a divorce. Which court would hear this divorce case
a)
NC Supreme Court
b)
NC District Court
c)
NC Court of Appeals
d)
NC Superior Court
3.
Mrs. Bradley was convicted of arson in the NC Superior Court. She claims that her lawyer withheld evidence that could have cleared her. She is appealing her case. What Court will hear her appeal
a)
NC Supreme Court
b)
NC District Court
c)
US Court of Appeals
d)
NC Court of Appeals
4.
Which court has appellate jurisdiction over all courts
a)
NC Supreme Court
b)
US Court of Appeals
c)
US Supreme Court
d)
NC Court of appeals
5.
In a courtroom, there are 2 opposing sides that are represented by attorneys, a judge to oversee the process and a jury to decide the outcome of the case. What is this system
a)
jurisdiction system
b)
appellate system
c)
adversarial system
d)
appeal system
6.
Larry was convicted of trespassing on public property. He was sentenced to 30 days in jail. What type of crime did Larry commit?
a)
misdemeanor
b)
felony
c)
petty theft
d)
disorderly conduct
7.
In order for a search warrant to be issued by a judge, ___ must have been established
a)
a motive
b)
probable cause
c)
a witness
d)
a crime
8.
Jose was accused of domestic violance. He was in jail for a few days, but the judge allowed him to leave after paying $5,000 and promising that he would appear in court. What process has taken place here
a)
paying of a witness
b)
bribing the judge
c)
paying a fine
d)
out on bail
9.
Margaret appeared in court this morning to plead "not guilty" to manslaughter. What is the procedure
a)
Indictment
b)
Bail hearing
c)
Arraignment
d)
probable cause
10.
Which of the following groups will indict or formally charge the accuse with the crime
a)
Grand Jury
b)
Petit Jury
c)
Judge
d)
District Attorney
11.
Ms. Blackwell's client agrees to plead guilty to a lesser crime to avoid a long trial. What is this process called
a)
bailing out
b)
plea bargaining
c)
briefing
d)
Court docket
12.
Jasmine was injured while raking Mr. Small's yard. She tripped on an irrigation hose that was not properly buried. She wants him to pay her doctor and hospital bills. This Civil dispute is known as a
a)
summons
b)
settlement
c)
negligence
d)
tort
13.
In order for a higher court to hear an appeal from a lower court , what must be filed
a)
a search warrant
b)
a brief
c)
a petition of writ of certiorari
d)
an oral argument
14.
Where does the work relating to lawmaking take place
a)
in committees
b)
in the House
c)
in the Senate
d)
in the oval Office
15.
Congressman Jacobs and Senator James are serving on the same committee. What type of committee would this have to be
a)
Standing Committee
b)
joint committee
c)
temporary committee
d)
subcommittee
16.
In 2006, Ms. Warren was elected for her first term to the House. She is very concerned about some issues in her state and want to be on a very important committee that could help her citizens. She was very disappointed when she found out that she was not placed on the committee of her choice. What MIGHT have kept her from getting her first choice
a)
seniority
b)
plea bargaining
c)
her political party
d)
her states electoral system
17.
Once a bill has been introduced to Congress, where is it sent for Consideration
a)
the Senate
b)
the House
c)
a committee
d)
the President
18.
Senator Wallace had been talking and reading out loud on the Senate floor for hours. What might he be doing?
a)
withdrawing
b)
vetoing
c)
rejecting
d)
filibustering
19.
President Bush had originally been in favor of a bill that was introduced to Congress. When the bill finally reached his office to be signed into law, he vetoed it. Why might he have changed his mind?
a)
a rider on the bill
b)
line item veto
c)
Congress overriding
d)
cloture
20.
Why are town meetings, public forums, and public hearings important to local government?
a)
They are used by local governments to control the population
b)
They are used by local governments start disputes
c)
They are used by local governments resolve conflicts
d)
They are used by local governments to protect themselves
21.
By using a local initiative, a community can
a)
have a town meeting
b)
have a special election to vote on a proposal
c)
pay for tuition
d)
have citizens arrested
22.
What is one reason that tuition vouchers are controversial
a)
Most private schools take all the good students from public schools
b)
only the rich can go to private schools
c)
There are no buses going to the private schools
d)
Most private schools are affiliated with religion
23.
What had the most impact on the citizens public opinion
a)
special interest groups
b)
electronic media
c)
town meetings
d)
newsapers
24.
Which of the following is the correct sequence of a Criminal Case
a)
Arrest, Preliminary Hearing, Indictment, Arraignment, Trial, Acquittal/Sentencing
b)
Arrest, Indictment, Arraignment, Preliminary Hearing, Trial, Acquittal/Sentencing
c)
Arrest, Trial, Arraignment, Preliminary Hearing, Court Presentations, Judge's decisions
d)
File a Complaint, Summons Sent to Defendant, Attorneys Exchange Pleadings, Court Presentations, Verdict.
25.
Which of the following best explains the lawyers found in a criminal court room
a)
Judge and Jury
b)
District attorney vs Attorney General
c)
Prosecution vs Defendant
d)
Plaintiff vs Defendant
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