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14 Cards in this Set
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The primary function of a Writ of Habeas Corpus is to...
a. determine guilt or innocence b. release from unlawful imprisonment c. determine what evidence is held d. none of these |
b. release from unlawful imprisonment
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The US Supreme Court has original jurisdiction in cases involving...
a. federal crimes b. US Diplomats c. where a State is a party to the suit d. Supreme Court is an Appellate Court, not original jurisdiction |
c. where a State is a party to the suit
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Which of these rights is not protected by the VI amendment of the constitution?
a. speedy trial b. right to counsel c. right against self incrimination d. right to a jury trial |
c. right against self incrimination
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The most important aspect of the 14th amendment to the US Constitution is...
a. it provides due process for federal employees b. it introduced the protection of life, liberty, and property c. it made the Bill of Rights applicable to the States d. none of these |
c. it made the Bill of Rights applicable to the States
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Which amendment requires Search and Arrest warrants, issue upon probable cause?
a. 5th b. 4th c. 14th d. 1st |
b. 4th
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Freedom of religion and speech is guaranteed in which amendment?
a. 5th b. 14th c. 1st d. 4th |
c. 1st
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The 1st amendment to the US Constitution prohibits...
a. the government from establishing a religion b. assemblies that stop traffic c. speech that interferes with national security d. all the above |
a. the government from establishing a religion
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The 4th amendment to the US Constitution...
a. establishes separation of powers b. provides for writ of habeas corpus c. protects from unreasonable searches and seizures d. protects against self incrimination |
c. protects from unreasonable searches and seizures
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The 5th amendment to the US Constitution provides...
a. freedom of the press b. right to public trial c. freedom from double jeopardy d. none of these |
c. freedom from double jeopardy
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An order from a court, directing a person holding another person in custody, to bring the person held before the court and show cause why he/she is being held... is called a writ of ___________
a. attainder b. habeas corpus c. disclosure d. capias |
b. habeas corpus
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Right to confront your accusers and call witnesses in your defense, is the ________ amendment.
a. 1st b. 4th c. 6th d. 8th |
c. 6th
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Prohibits cruel and unusual punishment...
a. 4th amendment b. 8th amendment c. 6th amendment d. non of these |
b. 8th amendment
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Prohibits excessive bail or fines...
a. 4th amendment b. 8th amendment c. 6th amendment d. non of these |
b. 8th amendment
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Right to a speedy and public trial and right to counsel...
a. 6th amendment b. 8th amendment c. 4th amendment d. 5th amendment |
a. 6th amendment
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