Intro Criminal Law

Question 1

The first 10 amendments are known as the

Answer 1

Bill or Rights

Question 2

In 1776 colonist declared

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Independence from England

Question 3

In 1787 delegates met in Philadelphia to begin work on

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the constitution

Question 4

In 1788 the ____was proposed after the constitution was ratified

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Bill of Rights

Question 5

In 1791 the bill of rights were

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ratified

Question 6

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press, or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances

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1st amendment

Question 7

The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized

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4th amendment

Question 8

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 witness against himself, nor be deprived of
life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use without just compensation.

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5th amendment

Question 9

The accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial,
by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed; which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the assistance of counsel for his defense

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6th Amendment

Question 10

Due Process

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14th Amendment

Question 11

____ is defined in Black’s Law Dictionary (2019) as “the conduct of legal proceedings according to established rules and principles for the protection and enforcement of private rights, including notice and the right to a fair hearing before a
tribunal with the power to decide the case.”

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Due Process

Question 12

3 branches of government

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Legislative, Executive, Judicial

Question 13

Which branch of government belongs to law enforcement?

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Executive

Question 14

Role of this branch of government is to make laws by writing and passing new legislation, also by amending and repealing existing laws

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Legislative

Question 15

Role of this branch of government is to enforce the law

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Executive

Question 16

Role of this branch is to interpret the laws

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Judicial

Question 17

basic mission for which police exist is to prevent crime and disorder, is dependent upon public approval of police existence, degree of cooperation of the public diminishes proportionately to the necessity for the use of physical force, the police seek and preserve public favor by constantly demonstrating absolutely impartial service, police are the public and the public are the
police; the police are the only members of the public who are paid to give full-time attention to duties which are incumbent on every citizen

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Peel’s Principles of Modern Law Enforcement

Question 18

Importance of SC State Constitution

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SECTION 10. Searches and seizures; invasions of privacy, South Carolina requires the information sought pursuant to a warrant to be stated specifically

Question 19

The judicial power of the US shall be vested in one

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Supreme Court

Question 20

The Supreme Court Makes the final determination as to whether laws are___; this is the court of___

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Constitutional, last resort

Question 21

How many members make up the Supreme Court

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9

Question 22

How many cases will the supreme court hear in a given year

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approx 80

Question 23

if the supreme court decides to hear a case it will grant a

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writ of certiorari

Question 24

the president nominates candidates to the supreme court, and they are confirmed by

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majority vote of the senate

Question 25

is the body of prior judicial decisions that guide judges deciding issues before them

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Case Law

Question 26

Which courts give us binding case law?

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SC Supreme Court and Court of Appeals

Question 27

In order to obtain a conviction, the state must provide proof on each and every element of the offense charged

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Elements of an offense