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Worksheets14.1 Civics
Total questions: 27
Worksheet time: 15mins
What is administrative law?
following established legal procedures
rules and regulations set by government agencies
a law that punishes a person accused of a crime without a trial or a fair hearing in court
a law established by judicial decisions instead of by legislative action
Writ of habeas corpus definition:
putting someone on trial for a crime of which he or she was previously acquitted
a law that punishes a person for acts that were not illegal or not as punishable when the act was committed
a legal action in which a person or group sues to collect damages for some harm that is done
A court order that requires police to bring a prisoner to court to explain why they are holding the person
What is the exclusionary rule?
a rule that evidence obtained without a warrant is inadmissible in court
a law that punishes a person for acts that were not illegal or not as punishable when the act was committed
putting someone on trial for a crime of which he or she was previously acquitted
list of rights police must inform persons of before questioning, including the right against self-incrimination and the right to counsel
What is Common Law?
a law that punishes a person for acts that were not illegal or not as punishable when the act was committed
a law established by judicial decisions instead of by legislative action
a law that punishes a person accused of a crime without a trial or a fair hearing in court
a system of law based on precedent and customs
What is the definition of a lawsuit?
following established legal procedures
A court order that requires police to bring a prisoner to court to explain why they are holding the person
a legal action in which a person or group sues to collect damages for some harm that is done
rules and regulations set by government agencies
What is the first known system of written law, and how many laws did it have?
Roman Law; 282
Code of Hammurabi; 282
Roman Law; 289
Code of Hammurabi; 289
In order to be effective, what things must a law be? (Choose four)
enforceable
reasonable
constitutional
fair
understandable
What is the study of law called?
Civics
Geography
Jurisdiction
Jurisprudence
Why do you think innocent people sometimes confess to crimes they haven't committed? (Choose four)
Afraid
Bribed into it
Too tired to resist
Better treatment
Too stressful - Lawyer should be present
When did science of law start?
Roman Law
Cdde of Hammurabi
Israelite
Napoleonic Code
What is the difference between civil and criminal laws?
Civil law is controlled by the executive branch while criminal law is controlled by the legislative branch
Criminal law deals with criminals while civil law deals with civil people
Criminal does not target a large group while civil law protects society
Criminal protect society while civil law does not target a large group
Who does military law target?
People in the armed forces
Criminals
People in a different country going against our military
Military officers
"People" named Xian
What did our fathers base our law system upon? (Choose three)
Ideas
Laws passed from generation to generation
Traditions
The Bible
What do laws establish?
The rights and wrongs of society
How to do something
How long you spend in jail after committing a crime
Traditions
What are the goals of having laws?
Keep the peace and prevent criminal acts
To send bad people to prison
To make people upset
Discourage potential criminals
What is a precedent?
a system of law based on precedent and customs
a ruling that is used as the basis for a judicial decision in a later, similar case
a court order that requires police to bring a prisoner to court to explain why they are holding the person
an organized statement of a body of law
What is double jeopardy?
an agreement in which the defendant pleads guilty to a reduced charge
a gameshow
a group of 12-13 citizens that hear evidence and determine if there is enough evidence to bring the suspect to trial
the right given to Americans by the fifth amendment saying that you cannot be forced to be a witness against himself
putting someone on trial for a crime for which he or she was previously acquitted
What is a Grand Jury?
a group of 12-13 citizens that hear evidence and determine if there is enough evidence to bring the suspect to trial
a court order that requires police to bring a prisoner to court to explain why they are holding the person
a law that punishes a person accused of a crime without a trial or a fair hearing in court
a law established by judicial decisions instead of by legislative action
What is a plea bargain?
list of rights police must inform persons of before questioning, including the right against self-incrimination and the right to counsel
A sum of money used as a security deposit to ensure that an accused person returns for his or her trial
an agreement in which the defendant pleads guilty to a reduced charge
a system of law based on precedent and customs
Define bill of attainder
a law that punishes a person accused of a crime without a trial or fair hearing
a law that punishes a person for acts that were not illegal or not as punishable when the act was committed
A court order that requires police to bring a prisoner to court to explain why they are holding the person
a legal action in which a person or group sues to collect damages for some harm that is done
What does the constitution establish?
what not to do
important rights of Americans
laws that Americans should follow carefully
what will get you thrown in prison
What does the 14th amendment do?
grants accused the right to be defended by a lawyer
search warrant is needed if law officers want to search your home
protects citizens against unreasonable searches or seizures
requires states to treat people equally under law
What does the fourth amendment protect you from?
getting put into prison without bail
unreasonable searches or seizures
the death penalty
cruel and unusual punishment
What is one of the Miranda Rights?
right to an attorney
right to escape from prison
right to die without restrictions
right to incorrectly use chopsticks
How many protections are stated in the sixth amendment?
1
5
4
6
What case ruled that police must inform suspects of their right to refuse to answer questions from the police?
Miranda v. Arizona
Tinker v. Des Moines Independent School District
New Jersey v. T.L.O
Ingraham v. Wright
Santa Fe Independent School District v. Jane Doe
What does the fifth amendment state?
outlaws excessive, or extreme, penalties
freedom of speech
grants accused the right to be defended by a lawyer
no person can be forced to be a witness against himself
