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WorksheetsFinal Review 1
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which of the following best represents a case concerning Constitutional law?
The Court of Appeals hears a felony case in which a man appeals his life in prison sentence.
County court sees a couple filing for divorce
The Supreme Court hears a case concerning free speech.
Small claims court hears a dispute about back pay from an employee
A treaty between the United States and Mexico is an example of what type of law?
Civil law
Administrative law
Criminal law
International law
How does the criminal court process protect the rights of the accused?
A lawyer is provided for those who cannot afford it.
Suspects must be read their rights at the time of arrest.
The suspect is assumed innocent until proven guilty.
All of the above
During which step in criminal trial does a grand jury decide if there is enough evidence to formally charge the defendant with committing a crime?
Indictment
Verdict
Sentencing
Preliminary Hearing
Which law enforcement agency would protect the President during an assassination attempt?
The Secret Service
State Bureau of Investigation
Federal Aviation Administration
Environmental Protection Agency
__________ means that people are more likely to return to prison after they’ve been released.
Parole
Three Strikes Law
Recidivism
Rehabilitation
Which amendment protected OJ Simpson from testifying against himself in his criminal trial but NOT his civil trial?
4th
5th
6th
7th
The idea that the president also has to follow the law is an example of which principle?
Rights of the Accused
Judicial Review
Rule of Law
Separation of Powers
Nick borrowed money from Cutter and signed a contract to repay it, but has not done so. Under which kind of law might Cutter sue Nick?
Civil Law
International Law
Criminal Law
Common Law
Which of the following is an example of the Supreme Court’s power of judicial review?
The Supreme Court can appoint judges for life
The Senate has the ability to confirm judicial appointments
The Supreme Court decided that the idea of “separate but equal” was unconstitutional
The Supreme Court does not have this power
Isabella is found guilty of murder in court. She believes that one of her witnesses lied under oath and asks for another court to hear her case. What type of jurisdiction does the second court have?
Concurrent
Exclusive
Original
Appellate
The Supreme Court case of Mapp v. Ohio said that evidence obtained illegally by police cannot be used against suspects in court. What amendment did this strengthen?
1st
4th
7th
8th
What amendment applies to civil court cases?
4th
5th
6th
7th
What party supports single-payer health care in the US and a higher minimum wage?
Green
Democrat
Republican
Constitution
What party wants to reduce the size of government and lower taxes?
Democrat
Constitution
Republican
Libertarian
Which of the following is NOT part of the 3 determining factors in how people will vote?
If the candidate has received any political contributions from the NRA, an influential PAC
If the candidate believes teachers should be armed
If the candidate belongs to the Constitution Party
If the candidate is black
When someone votes for candidates from different parties in the same election, it is known as:
Hedging your bets.
Split-ticket voting.
Being partisan
Radicalizing your vote.
All of the people entitled to vote in a given election is known as the:
Electoral College
Electorate
popular vote
suffrage
Mental health institutions are an example of what goal of the criminal justice system?
Rehabilitation
Retribution
Restitution
Deterrence
The pharmaceutical company EliLilly has developed a revolutionary new drug that slows the growth of cancer cells. However, regulators have stated patients should not take it, as it is not effective. What organization do these regulators belong to?
Consumer Product Safety Commission
Food and Drug Administration
Environmental Protection Agency
Federal Communications Commission
