provides for the accused to have an attorney.

In Hernandez v Texas, the court ruling protected the rights of

Mexican Americans and other racial groups under the 14th amendment.

The 14th Amendment provides for

equal protection under the law.

How did Grutter v Bollinger affect colleges and universities?

colleges can consider race as a factor for admissions

The first amendment prohibits

establishment of a state regligion.

protects citizens against searches without a warrant.

What was the court ruling in Mapp v Ohio

illegally seized evidence cannot be used in court

How did Miranda v Arizona impact due process for accused persons?

accused people must be told their rights

Why was the 14th amendment added to the constitution?

to counter Southern resistance to accepting African Americans as citizens

protects citizens against self-incrimination when questioned by police.

Why are federal judges appointed for life?

to limit political interference in their decisions

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Judicial Branch Review

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1
The Sixth Amendment
guarantees freedom of religion.
states that the accused cannot be given excessive bail.
states that you have the right to refuse to answer questions when arrested.
provides for the accused to have an attorney.
2
Where in the Constitution are the provisions for the judicial branch?
Article I
Article II
Article IV
Article III
3
The Supreme Court determines the constitutionality of laws passed by Congress and actions of the President. This is:
judicial review
judicial restraint
judicial activism
original jurisdiction
4
How long can Supreme Court justices serve?
4 years
life
14 years
Until the President that appointed them is no longer in office.
5
In Hernandez v Texas, the court ruling protected the rights of
the accused.
Mexican Americans and other racial groups under the 14th amendment.
persons with disablities.
all individuals serving in the military.
6
The judicial philosophy that holds that court rulings should not infringe on congress' role in making and passing laws.
judicial review
judicial restraint
jurisdiction
judicial activism
7
The 14th Amendment provides for
the right to an attorney.
the right to remain silent.
equal protection under the law.
the right to a trial by jury.
8
How did Grutter v Bollinger affect colleges and universities?
colleges must admit an equal number of men and women
equal funding for women's sports
student religious groups must be allowed on campus
colleges can consider race as a factor for admissions
9
The first amendment prohibits
excessive bail.
illegal searches.
establishment of a state regligion.
discrimination.
10
The Fourth Amendment
protects citizens against being questioned by police without an attorney.
protects citizens against searches without a warrant.
provides for equal protection under the law.
guarantees the right to an attorney.
11
What was the court ruling in Mapp v Ohio
illegally seized evidence cannot be used in court
no search warrant is necessary if there is probable cause
a person must be read their rights when they are arrested
government can seize property for any reason
12
What was the result of Brown v Board of Education?
race cannot be used exclusively as a college admission requirement
Parents can decide which school their children can attend
ended school segregation
Schools can use a quota system for admitting students
13
How did Miranda v Arizona impact due process for accused persons?
accused people must be held in jail until trial
accused people must be told their rights
accused people can have any attorney they want
accused people may post bond before trial
14
Why was the 14th amendment added to the constitution?
students were denied admission to college because of their religion
to counter Southern resistance to accepting African Americans as citizens
the American flag was burned at a KKK rally
An African American student was denied admission to medical school
15
Which court case determined schools cannot have mandatory prayer.
Brown v Board of Education
Schenck v United States
Roe v Wade
Engel v Vitale
16
The structure of the Judicial branch consists of federal district trial courts, appellate courts and the
Supreme Court
U.S. Trial Court
High Court of Appeals
U.S. Constitution Court
17
The Fifth Amendment
provides for the right to an attorney.
protects citizens against self-incrimination when questioned by police.
states that evidence seized illegally cannot be used in court.
allows for prayer in schools.
18
The judicial philosophy where judges make laws and policies through the courts
jurisdiction
judicial review
judicial activism
judicial restraint
19
Which Supreme Court case decided that a criminal defendant is guaranteed an attorney?
Hernandez v Texas
Mapp v Ohio
Gideon v. Wainwright
Grutter v Bollinger
20
Why are federal judges appointed for life?
become judicial activists
to limit political interference in their decisions
to share their judicial philosophy with other judges
to gain experience

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