Chapter 1 Flashcards
The Supreme Court is the highest federal Court.
True
6 justices makes a quorum
True
It takes 6 votes to win a case.
False
It takes 5 votes to win a case.
True
The lowest level of federal courts is the district court.
True
Federal and state law. Example Kidnapping it can be tried in either state or federal.
False. Can be tried in both
The first ten amendments are the bill of rights.
True
Amendment 1 is freedom of Religion Speech Press Assembly Petition of government
True
Amendment 4 is freedom from unreasonable search and seizure.
True
Amendment two is freedom from unreasonable search and seizure.
False
Amendment 5 is protection against double jeopardy.
True
Amendment 6 is right to counsel and speedy trial.
True
Amendment 8 protection against cruel and unusual punishment.
True
Amendment 14 is the right to due process and the right to equal protection.
True