Quiz 1

Question 1

_____ Laws protect and ____ private and business interest

Answer 1

Civil; Regulates

Question 2

In civil cases, the burden of proof is “ ____ of the evidence” which means more ___ than ____

Answer 2

Preponderance; likely, not

Question 3

In a criminal case, the burden of proof is a beyond a ____ doubt

Answer 3

Reasonable

Question 4

what is the standard of proof needed to arrest someone

Answer 4

probable cause

Question 5

True or False: At trial, the defendant has the burden of proof

Answer 5

False

Question 6

A system ___ sovereignty means the whatever the ____ government does not make a law about, the ____ can act however they choose.

Answer 6

Dual; Federal, States

Question 7

Which American Constitutional Amendment protects people against unreasonable searches and seizures?

Answer 7

4th Amendment

Question 8

What American Constitutional Amendment says that no warrants for arrest shall by issued unless there is probable cause?

Answer 8

4th Amendment

Question 9

What American Constitutional Amendment protects people against self-incrimination

Answer 9

5th Amendment

Question 10

What American Constitutional Amendment ensures that people in all states will have the protections of the federal bill of rights?

Answer 10

14th Amendment