Test 1 Review

This star of "Julia" was the first black woman to be the lead on an American TV show.

The division of powers between the states and the federal government

The First 10 amendments to the Constitution

This was the first African-American television host in American history. Who is he?

This was the first officer on the first all black female flight crew in 2009, and spoke in this class in 2023

Which of these protected students with disabilities in public schools?

This 1960's black character was convinced by MLK to keep her role on "Star Trek".

These regulate public conduct and set out duties owed to society

Which of these prohibits discrimination based on race, color, relgion, or national origin?

Which of these bans literacy tests and harassment of voters?

Which of these protects employees age 40 and older?

Which amendment of the Constitution protects against illegal search and seizure?

The President's power to refuse to approve a law passed by congress

The first amendment of the United States Constitution cover all of these except......

Who is the greatest selling black recording artist of all time?

Which of these protected people with physical handicaps?

This Navy legend is the first black diver in the history of the US Navy and was also an amputee

A court in which appeals from trial court decisions are made

Which of these requires equal pay for equal work, regardless of gender?

The level of proof required to convict a person of a crime

All of these are useful questions when drafting a law except......

The person or company harmed in a civil action

The ability of each branch of the government to restrain the power of the other

Who was the first Black woman to be crowned Miss America?

All of these are useful questions when drafting a law except......

Enables a court to declare unenforceable any law passed by congress

Provision of the Constitution that says states must follow federal laws even if they disagree

The person accused of commiting the crime

Which amendment protects against a person being held without excessive bail?

Another word for law

This man was the first black man to serve on the United States Supreme Court who is he?

This was the first black QB to start a Super Bowl. Who is he?

This Mississippi native was the first black man inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.

This is the first black female to be a CEO of a major corporation in the United States.

Who was the first black woman inducted into the Rock N' Roll Hall of Fame?

The study of law and legal philosophy is called.........?

What lawmakers want the law to mean

Which of these is not a goal of a legal system?

This founder of BET was the first black billionaire in American history. Who is he?

A lawsuit that can be brought by a person who feels wronged or injured by another person

A crime for which the penalty is more than one year in prison

This man broke the color barrier in baseball in 1947- what is his name?

This civil rights leader had the Jackson Airport named after him- who is he?

A less serious crime such as simple assault or minor theft

This was the first black woman to win an individual Winter Olympic Gold Medal in 2022 in Beijing

What is the first step of a law being made?

What was the first all-black television show to lead the nation in weekly viewers?

Which of these protected people with disabilities in public places and in places of employment?

The planetarium theater in Jackson is named after this black astronaut who was killed in 1986- what is his name?

The state or federal government's attorney in a criminal case

Which of these admended the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to include the sale and rental of homes?

Supreme Court Justice Term Length is............

Which of these is NOT a branch of the federal government?

She was the first black athlete from any country to win a Winter Olympic Gold Medal in 2002. Who is she?

This former general was the first African American Secretary of State. Who is he?

A court decision on a legal question that guides future cases with similar questions

This former NFL star and Heisman Trophy winner was the first African-American to participate in the Winter Olympics.

Which of these is not a goal of a legal system?

A court proceeding

This was the first black man to win the Heisman Tropy in 1961.

Which amendment guarantees a fair and speedy trial?

A basic principle that limits government to powers provided to it by the people

This man was the first black head coach in American pro sports. Who is he?

Conflicting with some provision of the Constitution

The 5th Amendment of the United States Constitution Protects.......

This regulates relations between individual or groups of inviduals

To take a case to a higher court for rehearing

This is the only black woman in the US to have a NASCAR driver license.

This world famous black surgeon is the former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.

This famous African American actor was the first black man to win the Oscar for Best Actor

Proceedings that are open to the public

A draft of a bill being proposed by legislature

Which of these prohibited gender discrimination in higher education?

The standard of evidence required in a civil suit

The division of power among the branches of the government

This black woman was the inventor of the home security system used by alarm companies today. Who is she?