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"No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury...nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself. " -Fifth Amendment. Which of these does the the Fifth Amendment specifically prohibit?
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trying someone for the same crime for a second time
selecting jurors who are prejudiced against the defenant
forcing witnesses in a case to testify
allowing the media to announce an indictment
Q 2/8
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The person bringing charges to court in a civil trial is called
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the witness
the prosecutor
the defendant
the plaintiff
Q 3/8
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Which of these situations would violate a right established in Miranda v. Arizona?
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school authorities search student's locker without a warrant
a city prohibits cigarette companies from advertising on billboards
a state passes a law establishing several methods of capital punishment
Police officers refuse to allow a person in custody to consult with a lawyer
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The phrase the describes the level of evidence one must prove to be found guilty in a criminal case is:
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"preponderance of the evidence"
"Beyond a shadow of a doubt"
"innocent until proven guilty"
"don't pee on my leg and tell me its raining"
Q 5/8
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In 1961, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that illegally obtained evidence could not be used in state courts. Which of these constitutional rights is protected by this ruling?
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the right to protect against self-incrimination
the right to counsel
the right to protect against unreasonable search and seizure
the right to free speech
Q 6/8
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The decision in Gideon V. Wainwright extended due process in state courts to include
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the poor
disabled persons
women
the elderly
Q 7/8
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Which of these right is guaranteed to criminal defendants as a result of the Supreme Court's decision in Gideon v. Wainright?
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the right to a trial jury
the right to remain silent when questioned by the police
the right to confront witnesses in court
the right to an attorney
Q 8/8
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Which of these influenced the Supreme Court's decision in the Tinker v. Des Moines case?
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The school board agreed with the student's opinions
the opinions of the protesters were the same as the majority of the students
There was a lack of evidence that the students' actions disrupted learning
there was evidence that the students received good grades
8 questions
Q."No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury...nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself. " -Fifth Amendment. Which of these does the the Fifth Amendment specifically prohibit?
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Q.The person bringing charges to court in a civil trial is called
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Q.Which of these situations would violate a right established in Miranda v. Arizona?
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Q.The phrase the describes the level of evidence one must prove to be found guilty in a criminal case is:
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Q.In 1961, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that illegally obtained evidence could not be used in state courts. Which of these constitutional rights is protected by this ruling?
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Q.The decision in Gideon V. Wainwright extended due process in state courts to include
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Q.Which of these right is guaranteed to criminal defendants as a result of the Supreme Court's decision in Gideon v. Wainright?
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Q.Which of these influenced the Supreme Court's decision in the Tinker v. Des Moines case?