Judicial Branch Part 2

Question 1

Which Constitutional amendment requires the states to honor due process protections?

Accepted Answer

14th Amendment

Question 2

The 5th Amendment guarantees due process when dealing with:

Accepted Answer

the federal government

Question 3

Which of these is an example of a civil case?

Accepted Answer

Breach of contract

Question 4

A person is found guilty or not guilty of committing felonies and misdemeanors in:

Accepted Answer

a criminal case

Question 5

In the criminal process, when is a formal plea entered?

Accepted Answer

During the arraignment

Question 6

In civil cases, the courts work to. . .

Accepted Answer

settle disputes between two parties

Question 7

The amendment that requires the national government to provide due process protection is:

Accepted Answer

The 5th Amendment

Question 8

Why is due process of law important to U. S. citizens?

Accepted Answer

It guarantees a person's right to a fair and public trial.

Question 9

A customer is burned by hot soup at a diner. If the customer sues, it will most likely be to:

Accepted Answer

recover money to compensate him for injuries & missed work

Question 10

The 5th and 14th Amendments to the Constitution have what in common?

Accepted Answer

Each prevents governments from acting in an unfair manner.

Question 11

What type of case settles a dispute between two parties?

Accepted Answer

Civil

Question 12

In a criminal case, which of these is required for an arrest?

Accepted Answer

Probable cause

Question 13

A kitchen contractor does a sloppy job and refuses to fix it. Where should the homeowner go?

Accepted Answer

Virginia General District Court

Question 14

In order for Officer Jason to get an arrest warrant, he must have. . .

Accepted Answer

probable cause

Question 15

In federal courts, civil cases may be heard by. . . .

Accepted Answer

either a judge or a jury

Question 16

A teen is arrested for skateboarding at the mall. No prior arrests. What's likely to happen?

Accepted Answer

The teen will be assigned community service at the park

Question 17

Ed is in a minor car accident. No injuries, but the other driver won't pay for repairs.

Accepted Answer

This is a civil case.

Question 18

VA passes a law creating an official religion. US Supreme Court strikes it down for violating:

Accepted Answer

the U. S. Constitution

Question 19

An example of a criminal case would be. . .

Accepted Answer

putting an accused car thief on trial

Question 20

Civil cases must involve which of the following?

Accepted Answer

a dispute over money, rights, property, or contracts

Question 21

Probable cause is reviewed, an attorney is appointed, and a plea is entered at. . .

Accepted Answer

an arraignment

Question 22

A major crime such as murder is classified as a. . .

Accepted Answer

felony

Question 23

A person may be arrested for a crime if the police have. . .

Accepted Answer

probable cause

Question 24

Mr. Paine is an expert on which of the following subjects?

Accepted Answer

quantum physics, Beatles trivia, the universe, dating advice

Question 25

Ms. Hession is caught stealing a box of pop-tarts from Giant. She will be charged with . . .

Accepted Answer

a misdemeanor

Question 26

A court hearing in which probable cause is reviewed is called:

Accepted Answer

an arraignment

Question 27

If you lose a case in the Virginia Supreme Court, what can you do?

Accepted Answer

Appeal to the U. S. Federal District Court

Question 28

The amendment that requires the national government to provide due process protection is the. .

Accepted Answer

5th Amendment

Question 29

One difference between a juvenile and an adult case is that a juvenile defendant does NOT get:

Accepted Answer

the right to a jury trial

Question 30

Which of these statements is NOT true about civil cases?

Accepted Answer

A guilty verdict can be appealed.

Question 31

The 14th Amendment guarantees due process when dealing with. . .

Accepted Answer

state and local governments

Question 32

Ed is convicted of murder in VA Circuit court. New evidence is discovered. What should he do?

Accepted Answer

Appeal to the VA Court of Appeals

Question 33

Officer Jason tells Ms. McWilliams she has the right to remain silent. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

due process protection

Question 34

What is the responsibility of a jury in a civil trial?

Accepted Answer

Determine if the defendant is responsible & the amount owed

Question 35

When hearing a case on appeal, a panel of judges must decide if an accused person. . .

Accepted Answer

received a fair trial

Question 36

What type of case settles a dispute between two parties?

Accepted Answer

Civil

Question 37

No American can be denied their rights without due process of law. This is guaranteed in:

Accepted Answer

the 5th and 14th Amendments

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