U.S. Constitution Flashcards
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Writs with the objective of bringing a party before a court, or judge.
Writ of Habeas Corpus
Which article provides legislative powers to U.S. Congress?
Article 1
Which article provides procedure for election of President and Vice-President of the U.S.?
Article 2
Which article is responsible for the establishment and jurisdiction of the U.S. Supreme Court?
Article 3
A court with cases that are referred first to the court has an:
Original Jurisdiction
A court that hears only cases that have been appealed from the lower courts has an:
Appellate Jurisdiction
Only crime listed in the U.S. Constitution:
Treason
Amendment with freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition.
Amendment I
Police - function and role of:
City County State Federal
Courts - function and role of:
Municipal County State Federal
Correctional System - function and role of:
Municipal fines County Jail State Prison Probation Parole
-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.
Effects of criminal justice component interaction.
Any of various, legally recognized, private injuries or wrongs. A civil action.
Tort
The new U.S. Constitution begin on:
September 17, 1787
The First Continental Congress was held on:
September, 1774
In May, 1775 citizens in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, declared the laws of Parliament to be null and void.
Mecklenburg Resolves
The Declaration of Independence occurred on:
July 4, 1776
Our nation’s first Constitution.
The Articles of Confederation of 1778.
The first ten Amendments to the U.S. Constitution:
The Bill of Rights
The right of the people to keep and bear arms:
Amendment II
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:
Amendment III
No one may conduct an unreasonable search and seizure of a citizen’s person, house, papers, effects.
Amendment IV
Double jeopardy, witness against self; due process; self incrimination. Miranda Rights.
Amendment V
Right to a speedy and public trial. Right to counsel. Confronting accuses. Nature of offense.
Amendment VI
In a civil suit, a citizen is entitled to have a jury, the rule of common law applied during appeals.
Amendment VII
A citizen is entitled to reasonable bail, fine, and punishment.
Amendment VIII
Individual’s Rights
Amendment IX
State’s Rights
Amendment X
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.
Amendment XIV
Writs with the objective of bringing a party before a court, or judge.
Writ of Habeas Corpus
Which article provides legislative powers to U.S. Congress?
Article 1
Which article provides procedure for election of President and Vice-President of the U.S.?
Article 2
Which article is responsible for the establishment and jurisdiction of the U.S. Supreme Court?
Article 3
A court with cases that are referred first to the court has an:
Original Jurisdiction
A court that hears only cases that have been appealed from the lower courts has an:
Appellate Jurisdiction
Only crime listed in the U.S. Constitution:
Treason
Amendment with freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition.
Amendment I
Police - function and role of:
City County State Federal
Courts - function and role of:
Municipal County State Federal
Correctional System - function and role of:
Municipal fines County Jail State Prison Probation Parole
-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.
Effects of criminal justice component interaction.
Any of various, legally recognized, private injuries or wrongs. A civil action.
Tort
The new U.S. Constitution begin on:
September 17, 1787
The First Continental Congress was held on:
September, 1774
In May, 1775 citizens in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, declared the laws of Parliament to be null and void.
Mecklenburg Resolves
The Declaration of Independence occurred on:
July 4, 1776
Our nation’s first Constitution.
The Articles of Confederation of 1778.
The first ten Amendments to the U.S. Constitution:
The Bill of Rights
The right of the people to keep and bear arms:
Amendment II
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:
Amendment III
No one may conduct an unreasonable search and seizure of a citizen’s person, house, papers, effects.
Amendment IV
Double jeopardy, witness against self; due process; self incrimination. Miranda Rights.
Amendment V
Right to a speedy and public trial. Right to counsel. Confronting accuses. Nature of offense.
Amendment VI
In a civil suit, a citizen is entitled to have a jury, the rule of common law applied during appeals.
Amendment VII
A citizen is entitled to reasonable bail, fine, and punishment.
Amendment VIII
Individual’s Rights
Amendment IX
State’s Rights
Amendment X
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.
Amendment XIV
