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WorksheetsLaw and Order Final
Total questions: 34
Worksheet time: 17mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The first 10 amendments to The Constitution
a)
Bill of Rights
b)
Constitution
c)
Appeal
d)
Amendment
2.
The Supreme Law of the land
a)
Bill of Rights
b)
Constitution
c)
Appeal
d)
Judicial
3.
This group is selected through license renewal and voter registration.
a)
Jury
b)
Majority Rule
c)
Bill of Rights
d)
The Constitution
4.
This is the highest court in the United States.
a)
Executive
b)
Supreme Court
c)
Checks and Balances
d)
Plaintiff
5.
This branch reviews and interprets laws
a)
Executive
b)
Judicial
c)
Legislative
d)
Amendment
6.
This branch makes sure the laws are being followed.
a)
Executive
b)
Checks and Balances
c)
Plaintiff
d)
Defendant
7.
The prosecution in a criminal trial has the burden of proof. The burden of proof in a criminal case is...
a)
Majority Rule
b)
Preponderance of Evidence
c)
Beyond a Reasonable Doubt
d)
Appeal
8.
This branch creates laws.
a)
Judicial
b)
Executive
c)
Legislative
d)
Amendment
9.
The plaintiff in a civil trial has the burden of proof. The burden of proof in a civil case is...
a)
Majority Rule
b)
Preponderance of evidence
c)
Beyond a reasonable doubt
d)
Appeal
10.
To reverse a decision in court, you need to file an _________________
a)
judicial
b)
appeal
c)
amendment
d)
legislative
11.
The accused person in a criminal case or the person whom a civil suit is filed against is __________________.
a)
defendant
b)
jury
c)
majority rule
d)
Bill of Rights
12.
An additional law to The Constitution is called an
a)
Supreme Court
b)
Executive
c)
Legislative
d)
Amendment
13.
The person who brings a case against another in a court of law in a private suit.
a)
Defendant
b)
Jury
c)
Plaintiff
d)
Majority Rule
14.
Brown v. Board of Education...
a)
Made segregation illegal
b)
Allowed segregation
c)
Made lawyers mandatory
15.
Gideon v. Wainwright...
a)
Made segregation illegal.
b)
Allowed segregation.
c)
Made lawyers mandatory
d)
Allowed searches and seizures by school officials in public school
16.
Plessy v Ferguson...
a)
Made segregation illegal
b)
Allowed segregation
c)
Made lawyers mandatory
d)
Allowed searches and seizures in public school
17.
New Jersey v TLO...
a)
Made segregation illegal
b)
Allowed segregation
c)
Made lawyers mandatory
d)
Allowed searches and seizures in public school
18.
1st amendment
a)
Freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly, and petition
b)
Right to bear arms
19.
2nd amendment
a)
Freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly, petition
b)
Right to bear arms
20.
4th amendment
a)
Right to bear arms
b)
Protects against searches and seizures
c)
Speedy and public trial, right to a lawyer
d)
No cruel and unusual punishment
21.
5th amendment
a)
Right to bear arms
b)
Protects against searches and seizures
c)
Speedy and public trial, right to a lawyer
d)
No double jeopardy, shall not be forced to testify against yourself
22.
8th amendment
a)
No cruel and unusual punishment
b)
Equal protection under the law
c)
People have other rights that are not stated in the bill of rights
d)
Right to bear arms
23.
Based on the checks and balances, what check does the Executive branch have over the Judicial branch?
a)
Can nominate/appoint judges
b)
Can declare actions unconstitutional
c)
Can impeach the president.
d)
Is appointed for life
24.
14th amendment
a)
No cruel and unusual punishment
b)
Equal protection under the law
25.
Based on the checks and balances, what check does the legislative branch have over the executive branch?
a)
Can appoint judges
b)
Can declare actions unconstitutional
c)
Can impeach the president
d)
Are appointed for life
26.
Based on the checks and balances, what check does the Judicial branch have over the Executive branch?
a)
Can appoint judges
b)
Are appointed for life
c)
Can impeach the president
27.
Based on the checks and balances, what check does the Legislative branch have over the judicial branch?
a)
Can appoint judges
b)
Can declare actions unconstitutional
c)
Can impeach federal judges
28.
What is the main difference between civil and criminal cases?
a)
Civil is a crima and criminal is between two private parties
b)
Civil is between private parties and criminal charges are brought up by the government
c)
Civil is professional and criminal is unprofessional
29.
During a trial, this person is responsible for making sure everything in the courtroom runs smoothly.
a)
Jury
b)
Prosecution
c)
Defense
d)
Judge
30.
During a criminal trial, this group represents the government.
a)
Jury
b)
Prosecution
c)
Defense
d)
Judge
31.
During a trial, this person escorts the witnesses to and from the witness box. They are responsible for the security in the courtroom.
a)
Judge
b)
Defense
c)
Bailiff
d)
Plaintiff
32.
During a trial, this person is being accused of a crime or wrongdoing the opposing party.
a)
Judge
b)
Defendant
c)
Prosecution
d)
Bailiff
33.
During a trial, this group determines the verdict
a)
Prosecution
b)
Judge
c)
Plaintiff
d)
Jury
34.
During a bench trial, this person determines the verdict.
a)
Plaintiff
b)
Prosecution
c)
Judge
d)
Jury
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