U.S. and Texas Constitution, Bill of Rights, and Criminal Justice System

Question 1

Writs with the objective of bringing a party before a court, or judge.

Answer 1

Writ of Habeas Corpus

Question 2

Which article provides legislative powers to U.S. Congress?

Answer 2

Article 1

Question 3

Which article provides procedure for election of President and Vice-President of the U.S.?

Answer 3

Article 2

Question 4

Which article is responsible for the establishment and jurisdiction of the U.S. Supreme Court?

Answer 4

Article 3

Question 5

A court with cases that are referred first to the court has an:

Answer 5

Original Jurisdiction

Question 6

A court that hears only cases that have been appealed from the lower courts has an:

Answer 6

Appellate Jurisdiction

Question 7

Only crime listed in the U.S. Constitution:

Answer 7

Treason

Question 8

Amendment with freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition.

Answer 8

Amendment I

Question 9

Police - function and role of:

Answer 9

City
County
State
Federal

Question 10

Courts - function and role of:

Answer 10

Municipal
County
State
Federal

Question 11

Correctional System - function and role of:

Answer 11

Municipal fines
County Jail
State Prison
Probation
Parole

Question 12

• Increased arrests causes increase in court docklets.
• Court dispositions increase correctional populations.
• Correctional releases (parole & time complete) often impacts police functions if correctional system fails.

Answer 12

Effects of criminal justice component interaction.

Question 13

Any of various, legally recognized, private injuries or wrongs. A civil action.

Answer 13

Tort

Question 14

The new U.S. Constitution begin on:

Answer 14

September 17, 1787

Question 15

The First Continental Congress was held on:

Answer 15

September, 1774

Question 16

In May, 1775 citizens in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, declared the laws of Parliament to be null and void.

Answer 16

Mecklenburg Resolves

Question 17

The Declaration of Independence occurred on:

Answer 17

July 4, 1776

Question 18

Our nation’s first Constitution.

Answer 18

The Articles of Confederation of 1778.

Question 19

The first ten Amendments to the U.S. Constitution:

Answer 19

The Bill of Rights

Question 20

The right of the people to keep and bear arms:

Answer 20

Amendment II

Question 21

The enforced lodging of soldiers in private home is prohibited in peacetime without owner’s permission and permitted in wartime in accordance with established law:

Answer 21

Amendment III

Question 22

No one may conduct an unreasonable search and seizure of a citizen’s person, house, papers, effects.

Answer 22

Amendment IV

Question 23

Double jeopardy, witness against self; due process; self incrimination. Miranda Rights.

Answer 23

Amendment V

Question 24

Right to a speedy and public trial. Right to counsel. Confronting accuses. Nature of offense.

Answer 24

Amendment VI

Question 25

In a civil suit, a citizen is entitled to have a jury, the rule of common law applied during appeals.

Answer 25

Amendment VII

Question 26

A citizen is entitled to reasonable bail, fine, and punishment.

Answer 26

Amendment VIII

Question 27

Individual’s Rights

Answer 27

Amendment IX

Question 28

State’s Rights

Answer 28

Amendment X

Question 29

Citizens of each state are also citizens of the United States. State governments (as well as the Federal government) must respect the Constitutional rights of United States citizens.

Answer 29

Amendment XIV