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Unit 3 Review-US Legal Systems

Total questions: 26

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Can your rights be limited?

a)

Yes. You cannot yell out fire in a crowded place if there is not a fire.

b)

No, you can yell out fire in a crowded place if there is not a fire.

2.

If North Carolina decided to have sudents pray and meditate daily in school, that decision would be

a)

Unconstitutional, restricting the right of free expression.

b)

Constitutional, allowing for freedom of religion.

c)

Constitutional, allowing for the riht of free expression.

d)

Unconstitutional, restricting the freedom of religion.

3.

In the Supreme Court Case Tinker v Des Moines, which amendment was found to have been violated?

a)

1st

b)

3rd

c)

5th

d)

14th

4.

What is the difference between a felony and a misdemeanor?

a)

A misdemeanor is a less serious crime, punishable by a year in jail. or less. A felony is a more serious crime, punishable by more than a year in jail.

b)

A misdemeanor is a more serious crime, punishable by more than a year in jail.A felony is a less serious crime, punishable by a year in jail. or less.

c)

There is no difference.

d)

I don't know the difference.

5.

What are the steps of a criminal trial?

a)

Lawyers prepare, arraignment, jury decides, arrest

b)

Arraignment, arrest, Lawyers prepare, Jury decides

c)

Arrest, Arraignment, jury decides, lawyers prepare

d)

Arrest, Arraignment, Lawyers prepare, Judy decides

6.

According to the 7th amendment, if you are suing for more than $20 in civil court, what do you have the right to?

a)

A judge.

b)

A jury.

c)

A lawyer.

d)

A bailiff.

7.

In Mapp v Ohio, the Supreme Court ruled that evidence found illegally (violates the 4th amendment) cannot be used in court. (Inadmissible/Prohibited/Not allowed). How were the rights of the accused strengthened?

a)

Due process now had to be followed.

b)

This case held criminals accountable for their crimes.

c)

Evidence obtained illegally could NOW be used in court.

d)

The case held law enforcement accountable for the way they secure evidence.

8.

If you are detained (held). without being told why, if that a violation of due process?

a)

Yes, because due process is guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution.

b)

Yes, because you have the right to remain silent.

c)

No, because you only have to be told what you are accused of.

d)

No, because due process is NOT guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution.

9.

A jail cell with no running water and no toilet would be a violation of which amendment?

a)

1st

b)

21st

c)

8th

d)

7th

10.

When a company gives money to lobby politicans for their cause, what type of interest group are they?

a)

Economic

b)

Ideological

c)

Single-Issue

d)

Public

11.

According to the graph, how do most people get their news?

a)

Television

b)

Newspaper

c)

Internet

d)

Radio

12.

Several members of an education group try to persuade members of Congress to kill a bill. What is this an example of?

a)

Interest groups

b)

Lobbying

c)

How a bill becomes law

d)

Public interest group

13.

How do interest groups like the NRA most ofen influence government decisions?

a)

The directly influence those who are elected to Congress.

b)

The pay the salary of Congress members.

c)

They help finance the campaigns of candidates who will support their views.

d)

They create third parties to challenge the main two political parties.

14.

What are some crimes the FBI handles? Select all that apply.

a)

Human trafficking

b)

Election fraud

c)

Traffic violations

d)

Semi-trucks who don't stop at weigh stations.

e)

Multi-state crime

15.

The Secret Service, FBI and CIA are all what type of agencies?

a)

Local

b)

State

c)

Federal

d)

Judicial

16.

California v Bakke (the college case) was about

a)

a violation of the Full faith and Credit Clause found in Article 4.

b)

a violation of the Equal Protection Clause found in the 14th amendment.

c)

a violation of the Establishment Clause found in the 1st amendment.

d)

a violation of the Supremacy Clause found in Article 6.

17.

True of False: Statutory law is created by the legislature.

a)

True

b)

False

18.

True or False: Common Law is based on previous court decisions.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

The difference between domestic and foreign policy is

a)

Domestic policies are created for other countries; foreign policies are created for our country.

b)

Domestic policies are created for this country; foreign policies are based on our relationship with another country.

20.

What is a filibuster?

a)

A weak person from Philly.

b)

Something needed for a bill to become law.

c)

A short speech in favor of a bill.

d)

A long speech that holds up the legislative process.

21.

True or False: Most presidential vetos are overridden by Congress.

a)

True

b)

False

22.

Who makes bills and signs them into law in North Carolina?

a)

Congress and the President

b)

The General Assembly and the governor

c)

Congress and the governor

d)

The NC Supreme Court and mayors

23.

What steps are included in the process of a bill becoming a law?

a)

Introduction

b)

Committee Action (Debate and vote)

c)

Floor debate and vote

d)

Conference Committee

e)

Executive Action (signed or vetoed)

24.

What did Brown v Board of Education guarantee?

a)

Segregation would last forever.

b)

Free access to parks for all.

c)

Equal education for all.

d)

Open borders for both neighboring countries.

25.

Think back to the Stamp Act, a tax placed on the colonists by the British, without the opinion of the colonists. How does this violate Rule of Law?

a)

It was taxation without representation, which wouldn't have happened in Great Britian.

b)

It doesn't violate Rule of Law.

c)

The colonists thought the king was being fair.

d)

Due process was followed, so there is no violation.

26.

What rights does the 5th amendment grant. Select all that apply.

a)

Due process

b)

The right to bear arms

c)

Not to testify against yourself.

d)

The right to a speedy trial.

e)

Not to lose your private property without compensation.