WorksheetsLaw and Society Final Review
Total questions: 31
Worksheet time: 19mins
Which landmark case set the precedent for a right to an attorney in all felony cases?
Alabama vs. Powell
Gideon vs. Wainwright
Mapp vs. Ohio
In Re Gault
Evidence obtained illegally cannot be used against you, known as the exclusionary rule, was determined in what landmark case?
Mapp vs. Ohio
Terry vs. Ohio
Katz vs. United States
Powell vs. Alabama
You can't shout "FIRE" in a crowded area (if there is not a fire) because of the....
Incitement Test
Balancing Test
Clear and Present Danger Test
Time, Place, Manner Test
Due Process can be found in what Amendments?
4,5, and 14.
5 and 6
1, 14, and 22
5 and 14
This case shut down quotas in affirmative action.
Bakke v. California
Grutter v. Bollinger
Fischer v. UT-Austin
Butler v. Stevens
A/an _____ is usually punishable by confinement in a county or city jail for less than one year, by fine, or both.
Felony
Misdemeanor
Infraction
Crime
If Joe works at a Concession Stand and doesn't ring up items in order to keep the money, he has committed the crime of:
Larceny
Burglary
Embezzlement
Breaking and Entering
The standard of proof in a criminal case is:
50/50
9 of 12 Jurors agreeing
By a Preponderance of the Evidence
Beyond a Reasonable Doubt
Motion to get more time to prepare a case:
Change of Venue
Suppress Evidence
Discovery of Evidence
Continuance
Killing that is done with malice, but without pre-meditation
1st Degree Murder
2nd Degree Murder
Involuntary manslaughter
Negligent Homicide
Killing that is takes place during the commission of certain crimes.
Felony Murder
Voluntary Manslaughter
1st Degree Murder
Negligent Homicide
Using threats to obtain the property of another
Larceny
Arson
Extortion
Shoplifting
This purpose of punishment aims to keep future crimes from being committed.
Retribution
Deterrance
Restitution
Rehabilitation
Plea Bargaining involves
Graveling
Refusing to confess and going to trial
Admitting guilt to save the victim's family from pain
Admitting guilt to get a lighter sentence
An agreement among two or more people to commit a crime is called
Solicitation
Entrapment
A Conspiracy
Accomplice
What is used by a court to determine the meaning of an unclear law?
Supremacy Clause
Federalism
Legislative Intent
Limited Gov't
Laws enacted by local governments are called:
Ordinances
Statutes
Regulations
Suggestions
What person or group is the plaintiff in criminal cases?
The person harmed
The Court
The person who commits the crime
The government
The authority of a court to hear a case is called:
Indictment
Jurisdiction
Litigation
The Elastic Clause
What method of dispute resolution involves a monetary payment from one party to another?
Settlement
Negotiation
Mediation
Arbitration
If you agree to pay your lawyer a percentage of your winnings you have agreed to a:
Payment Plan
Contingency Fee
Retainer
bad deal
If Sam burns down the school, he has committed the crime of:
Vandalism
Arson
Forgery
Robbery
Tort Law is generally based off:
Federal Statutes
Lawsuits
Settlements
Common Law
Owners of dangerous animals are subject to what type of Torts?
Strict Liability
Negligence
Intentional Torts
Street Law
Defamation of character would generally fall under what type of Tort?
Strict Liability
Negligence
Intentional Tort
Street Law
What statement(s) best describe Mr. Butler?
The greatest teacher you've ever had.
The funniest person you've ever met.
Someone you're going to donate a lot of money to when you become rich.
All of the above
