Chapter 1 Flashcards

1
Q

The Supreme Court is the highest federal Court.

A

True

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2
Q

6 justices makes a quorum

A

True

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3
Q

It takes 6 votes to win a case.

A

False

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4
Q

It takes 5 votes to win a case.

A

True

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5
Q

The lowest level of federal courts is the district court.

A

True

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6
Q

Federal and state law. Example Kidnapping it can be tried in either state or federal.

A

False. Can be tried in both

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7
Q

The first ten amendments are the bill of rights.

A

True

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8
Q
Amendment 1 is freedom of 
Religion 
Speech 
Press
Assembly 
Petition of government
A

True

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9
Q

Amendment 4 is freedom from unreasonable search and seizure.

A

True

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10
Q

Amendment two is freedom from unreasonable search and seizure.

A

False

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11
Q

Amendment 5 is protection against double jeopardy.

A

True

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12
Q

Amendment 6 is right to counsel and speedy trial.

A

True

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13
Q

Amendment 8 protection against cruel and unusual punishment.

A

True

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14
Q

Amendment 14 is the right to due process and the right to equal protection.

A

True

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