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WorksheetsUS and TX Constitution Exam
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 1hrs 20mins
A Municipal Court is a function of the ___________ component of the Criminal Justice System.
Police
Courts
Legislative
Correctional system
A man is arrested for murder in Killeen Texas. The Justice of the Peace sets the bond at 4 billion dollars. What section of the Texas Constitution was violated by the Justice of the Peace?
Sec 10
Sec 11
Sec 12
Sec 13
A person who professes to be an atheist cannot be sworn in to testify in court.
True
False
An eligible indigent defendant is entitled to have the trial court appoint an attorney for any appellate proceeding the court concludes that the interests of justice require representation.
True
False
Any person who is accused in this state of a felony or an offense involving family violence, who is released on bail pending trial, and whose bail is subsequently revoked or forfeited for a violation of a condition of release may be denied bail pending trial if a judge or magistrate in this state determines by a _____________ at a subsequent hearing that the person violated a condition of release related to the safety of a victim of the alleged offense or to the safety of the community.
Probable cause
Preponderance of evidence
clear and convincing evidence
proof beyond a reasonable doubt
Article 1 Sec. 19 Deprivation of Life, Liberty, or property without due process of law, from the Texas Constitution mirrors what amendment to the U.S. Constitution?
10th Amendment and 14th Amendment
5th Amendment and 14th Amendment
9th Amendment & 16th Amendment
None of the other answers
Decriminalizing acts is ____.
Pardon
Ex-post facto law
Legalizing
None of the other answers
Divorces are handled through _____ court.
The people’s court
District
County
Justice of the peace
How long does an appointed counsel have to prepare for a proceeding?
5 days
10 days
15 days
20 days
If a person is arrested and charged with a Class B driving while intoxicated, which of the following courts would preside over the case?
City
District
Both City and District Courts
County
If an illegal alien gives birth to a child in the United States, the child is _____.
A citizen of the United States
A citizen of the country her mother is from
Also an illegal alien
None of the other answers
If an indigent is arrested in a county other than the county that issued the warrant has not been appointed counsel by the issuing county, how long before arresting county must appoint counsel?
One day
The end of the first working day the request is received
Before the 11th day
Two weeks
If you are convicted of Treason in Texas, all of your property can be seized and forfeited to the state.
True
False
It is against the law to confine an inmate in another state for a crime committed in Texas.
True
False
Legally recognized private injury or wrong…
Assault
Torts
Civil matter
Personal injury
Officer Johnson responds to a violent domestic disturbance. Officer Johnson had probable cause to arrest a juvenile involved for family violence. The local TV station arrives on scene and begins to film the arrest and the juvenile. Officer Johnson orders the press cameraman to give him the video tape because it has photos of the juvenile on it. What section in the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure applies?
Art 1.16
Art 2. 16
Art 3. 16
Art 4. 16
On or after January 1, 2010, the legislature may enact a general, local, or special law granting the power of eminent domain to an entity only on a _____.
Majority vote of the legislature.
Majority vote of the subcommittee
A two thirds vote of all members elected to each house
A two thirds vote of all members elected to the Texas Senate
The Court of Appeals has appellate jurisdiction capital offenses.
True
False
The Texas Code of Criminal Procedure has an article that mirrors the U.S. Constitution’s 4th amendment
True
False
The Texas Constitution does not require an indictment be used for a person being held on a crime unless the penalty is ____?
Less than two years in jail
Less than 1 year in jail
Less than 6 months in jail
Fine only
The Texas Constitution guarantees freedom of worship in ___
Sec 4
Sec 5
Sec 6
Sec 7
The ____ amendment guarantees the right to keep and bear arms.
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
The privilege of Habeas Corpus cannot be suspended except for ______
Rebellion
Invasion
War
Both A and B
Both A and C
The protections offered by the 5th Amendment are offered in the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure
True
False
The right to a trial by jury is inviolate.
True
False
The right to petition the government for redress of grievance is protected under what Amendment?
4th amendment
5th amendment
1st amendment
10th amendment
The structure of the criminal justice system is made up of what?
The Police, Courts and Federal System
The County, Municipal Courts and Civil System
The Courts, Corrections, and Judicial System
The Police, Courts, and Correctional System
What amendment to the U.S. Constitution prevents the government from quartering troops in private residences without the owner’s consent?
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
What is the role of the City Law Enforcement?
Enforce state and county law including cities in the county
Enforce state wide jurisdiction
Enforce state and city laws, as well as assist citizens
Enforce only city laws
When the magistrate sits for the purpose of inquiring into a criminal accusation against any person, this is called a ____.
Trial
Hearing
None of the other answers
Examining court
Which amendment requires a speedy and public trial?
4th
5th
6th
7th
Which of the Amendments to the U.S. Constitution involves your rights in civil proceedings?
6th Amendment
7th Amendment
8th Amendment
9th Amendment
Which of the following is provided for in the 9th Amendment to the Constitution?
Right to an attorney in civil cases
Freedom from excessive bail
The right to a speedy and public trial
The enumeration of certain rights in the Constitution shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people (individual rights)
Which section in the Texas Constitution prevents the government from depriving a person of life, liberty, property, privileges or immunities except by due course of the law?
Art 1.04
Art 1.05
Art 1.06
Art 1.07
__________________ is the court that has concurrent jurisdiction with the justice of the peace courts for criminal cases arising under state law that are punishable by fine only.
County
Municipal
State
Federal
Which of the following rights is not defined by the 8th Amendment to the Constitution?
excessive bail
The right to be free of cruel and unusual punishment
Right to speedy trial
Right to be free from excessive fines
Which laws prevent someone from being charged twice for the same crime?
US Constitution 5th Amendment, Sec 14 Texas Constitution
US Constitution 5th Amendment, Sec 13 Texas Constitution
US Constitution 7th Amendment, Sec 14 Texas Constitution
US Constitution 8th Amendment, Sec 14 Texas Constitution
Which amendment guarantees people the right to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects against unreasonable searches and seizure?
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
What are the requirements for a warrant?
Based on probable cause
Sworn to
Describes the place to be searched
All of the other answers
None of the other answers
The statutes covering Corruption of Blood and Outlawry in the Texas Constitution is also covered in the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.
True
False
