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Law and Society Final Review

Total questions: 31

Worksheet time: 19mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What freedom gives us the right to gather in groups to protest peacefully?
a)
assembly
b)
press
c)
petition
d)
speech
2.
Guarantees freedom from testifying against yourself
a)
1st Amendment
b)
3rd Amendment
c)
5th Amendment
d)
7th Amendment
3.
Forbids cruel and unusual punishment
a)
2nd Amendment
b)
4th Amendment
c)
6th Amendment
d)
8th Amendment
4.
False expression about a person that damages their reputation is called....
a)
a big mouth
b)
defamation 
c)
bullying 
d)
gossip 
5.
The exclusionary rule refers to:  
a)
Judicial review of laws
b)
 The practice of executing whites to balance the number of blacks executed
c)
Evidence that is not usable in court because it was seized unconstitutionally 
d)
Rudolph not being allowed to play reindeer games
6.

Which landmark case set the precedent for a right to an attorney in all felony cases?

a)

Alabama vs. Powell

b)

Gideon vs. Wainwright

c)

Mapp vs. Ohio

d)

In Re Gault

7.

Evidence obtained illegally cannot be used against you, known as the exclusionary rule, was determined in what landmark case?

a)

Mapp vs. Ohio

b)

Terry vs. Ohio

c)

Katz vs. United States

d)

Powell vs. Alabama

8.

You can't shout "FIRE" in a crowded area (if there is not a fire) because of the....

a)

Incitement Test

b)

Balancing Test

c)

Clear and Present Danger Test

d)

Time, Place, Manner Test

9.

Due Process can be found in what Amendments?

a)

4,5, and 14.

b)

5 and 6

c)

1, 14, and 22

d)

5 and 14

10.

This case shut down quotas in affirmative action.

a)

Bakke v. California

b)

Grutter v. Bollinger

c)

Fischer v. UT-Austin

d)

Butler v. Stevens

11.

A/an _____ is usually punishable by confinement in a county or city jail for less than one year, by fine, or both.

a)

Felony

b)

Misdemeanor

c)

Infraction

d)

Crime

12.

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:

a)

Larceny

b)

Burglary

c)

Embezzlement

d)

Breaking and Entering

13.

The standard of proof in a criminal case is:

a)

50/50

b)

9 of 12 Jurors agreeing

c)

By a Preponderance of the Evidence

d)

Beyond a Reasonable Doubt

14.

Motion to get more time to prepare a case:

a)

Change of Venue

b)

Suppress Evidence

c)

Discovery of Evidence

d)

Continuance

15.

Killing that is done with malice, but without pre-meditation

a)

1st Degree Murder

b)

2nd Degree Murder

c)

Involuntary manslaughter

d)

Negligent Homicide

16.

Killing that is takes place during the commission of certain crimes.

a)

Felony Murder

b)

Voluntary Manslaughter

c)

1st Degree Murder

d)

Negligent Homicide

17.

Using threats to obtain the property of another

a)

Larceny

b)

Arson

c)

Extortion

d)

Shoplifting

18.

This purpose of punishment aims to keep future crimes from being committed.

a)

Retribution

b)

Deterrance

c)

Restitution

d)

Rehabilitation

19.

Plea Bargaining involves

a)

Graveling

b)

Refusing to confess and going to trial

c)

Admitting guilt to save the victim's family from pain

d)

Admitting guilt to get a lighter sentence

20.

An agreement among two or more people to commit a crime is called

a)

Solicitation

b)

Entrapment

c)

A Conspiracy

d)

Accomplice

21.

What is used by a court to determine the meaning of an unclear law?

a)

Supremacy Clause

b)

Federalism

c)

Legislative Intent

d)

Limited Gov't

22.

Laws enacted by local governments are called:

a)

Ordinances

b)

Statutes

c)

Regulations

d)

Suggestions

23.

What person or group is the plaintiff in criminal cases?

a)

The person harmed

b)

The Court

c)

The person who commits the crime

d)

The government

24.

The authority of a court to hear a case is called:

a)

Indictment

b)

Jurisdiction

c)

Litigation

d)

The Elastic Clause

25.

What method of dispute resolution involves a monetary payment from one party to another?

a)

Settlement

b)

Negotiation

c)

Mediation

d)

Arbitration

26.

If you agree to pay your lawyer a percentage of your winnings you have agreed to a:

a)

Payment Plan

b)

Contingency Fee

c)

Retainer

d)

bad deal

27.

If Sam burns down the school, he has committed the crime of:

a)

Vandalism

b)

Arson

c)

Forgery

d)

Robbery

28.

Tort Law is generally based off:

a)

Federal Statutes

b)

Lawsuits

c)

Settlements

d)

Common Law

29.

Owners of dangerous animals are subject to what type of Torts?

a)

Strict Liability

b)

Negligence

c)

Intentional Torts

d)

Street Law

30.

Defamation of character would generally fall under what type of Tort?

a)

Strict Liability

b)

Negligence

c)

Intentional Tort

d)

Street Law

31.

What statement(s) best describe Mr. Butler?

a)

The greatest teacher you've ever had.

b)

The funniest person you've ever met.

c)

Someone you're going to donate a lot of money to when you become rich.

d)

All of the above