WorksheetsUnit 3 Review-US Legal Systems
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 25mins
Can your rights be limited?
Yes. You cannot yell out fire in a crowded place if there is not a fire.
No, you can yell out fire in a crowded place if there is not a fire.
If North Carolina decided to have sudents pray and meditate daily in school, that decision would be
Unconstitutional, restricting the right of free expression.
Constitutional, allowing for freedom of religion.
Constitutional, allowing for the riht of free expression.
Unconstitutional, restricting the freedom of religion.
In the Supreme Court Case Tinker v Des Moines, which amendment was found to have been violated?
1st
3rd
5th
14th
What is the difference between a felony and a misdemeanor?
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.
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.
There is no difference.
I don't know the difference.
What are the steps of a criminal trial?
Lawyers prepare, arraignment, jury decides, arrest
Arraignment, arrest, Lawyers prepare, Jury decides
Arrest, Arraignment, jury decides, lawyers prepare
Arrest, Arraignment, Lawyers prepare, Judy decides
According to the 7th amendment, if you are suing for more than $20 in civil court, what do you have the right to?
A judge.
A jury.
A lawyer.
A bailiff.
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?
Due process now had to be followed.
This case held criminals accountable for their crimes.
Evidence obtained illegally could NOW be used in court.
The case held law enforcement accountable for the way they secure evidence.
If you are detained (held). without being told why, if that a violation of due process?
Yes, because due process is guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution.
Yes, because you have the right to remain silent.
No, because you only have to be told what you are accused of.
No, because due process is NOT guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution.
A jail cell with no running water and no toilet would be a violation of which amendment?
1st
21st
8th
7th
When a company gives money to lobby politicans for their cause, what type of interest group are they?
Economic
Ideological
Single-Issue
Public
According to the graph, how do most people get their news?
Television
Newspaper
Internet
Radio
Several members of an education group try to persuade members of Congress to kill a bill. What is this an example of?
Interest groups
Lobbying
How a bill becomes law
Public interest group
How do interest groups like the NRA most ofen influence government decisions?
The directly influence those who are elected to Congress.
The pay the salary of Congress members.
They help finance the campaigns of candidates who will support their views.
They create third parties to challenge the main two political parties.
What are some crimes the FBI handles? Select all that apply.
Human trafficking
Election fraud
Traffic violations
Semi-trucks who don't stop at weigh stations.
Multi-state crime
The Secret Service, FBI and CIA are all what type of agencies?
Local
State
Federal
Judicial
California v Bakke (the college case) was about
a violation of the Full faith and Credit Clause found in Article 4.
a violation of the Equal Protection Clause found in the 14th amendment.
a violation of the Establishment Clause found in the 1st amendment.
a violation of the Supremacy Clause found in Article 6.
True of False: Statutory law is created by the legislature.
True
False
True or False: Common Law is based on previous court decisions.
True
False
The difference between domestic and foreign policy is
Domestic policies are created for other countries; foreign policies are created for our country.
Domestic policies are created for this country; foreign policies are based on our relationship with another country.
What is a filibuster?
A weak person from Philly.
Something needed for a bill to become law.
A short speech in favor of a bill.
A long speech that holds up the legislative process.
True or False: Most presidential vetos are overridden by Congress.
True
False
Who makes bills and signs them into law in North Carolina?
Congress and the President
The General Assembly and the governor
Congress and the governor
The NC Supreme Court and mayors
What steps are included in the process of a bill becoming a law?
Introduction
Committee Action (Debate and vote)
Floor debate and vote
Conference Committee
Executive Action (signed or vetoed)
What did Brown v Board of Education guarantee?
Segregation would last forever.
Free access to parks for all.
Equal education for all.
Open borders for both neighboring countries.
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?
It was taxation without representation, which wouldn't have happened in Great Britian.
It doesn't violate Rule of Law.
The colonists thought the king was being fair.
Due process was followed, so there is no violation.
What rights does the 5th amendment grant. Select all that apply.
Due process
The right to bear arms
Not to testify against yourself.
The right to a speedy trial.
Not to lose your private property without compensation.
