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| Common law in the US is based on laws of what country? |
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| Based on the materials presented in class, the main concern of the delegates who met in Philadelphia in the summer of 1787 to write the present constitution was? |
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| Balancing a strong central government and state's rights |
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| The US Constitution protects people from what kind of arrests. |
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| Identify the rights guaruanteed by the 5th Amendment. |
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| Indictment for serious crime, prohibits double jeopardy, self-incremination, guarantees due process |
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| In the United States, what is considered the "Ultimate Source of Law"? |
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| What are the three (3) branches of government? |
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| Legislative, Executive, Judicial |
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| What is another name for the first Ten Amendments? |
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| After being proposed in 1788, the Bill of Rights was ratified in the later part of what year? |
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| According to the Second Amendment, what right do the people have? |
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| What amendment protects the people from cruel and unusual punishment, and excessive bail? |
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| A person's right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury, is granted by what amendment? |
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| Amendment III deals with what? |
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| Of the first ten amendments, which one pertains to law enforcement officers the MOST? |
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| "No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury…" is part of which amendment? |
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| Amendment IV protects people from ______________, and gives them the right to be secure in ______________. |
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| Unreasonable search and seizures; their persons, houses, papers, and effects |
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| Amendment VII perserves what right? |
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| "…certain rights shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people." is part of which amendment? |
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| According to Amendment X, powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to who? |
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| The States, or respectively to the people |
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| Ratified in 1868, what amendment prohibits the State from depriving a person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws? |
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| Article III, Section 1 of the Constitution pertains to ________________. |
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| How are Supreme Court judges selected? |
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| Appointed by the President upon confirmation from Congress |
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| How many judges make up the Supreme Court? |
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| What is considered to be the "Supreme Law of the Land"? |
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| The United States Constitution |
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| Name the 3 branches of government and give a brief description of each and tell which branch law enforcement officers fall into. |
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- Legislative - makes the laws
- Executive - enforce the laws
- Judicial - interpret the laws
Law enforcement officers fall under the Executive branch becuase the enforce the laws. |
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Provide the following information about the Supreme Court:
- How many members?
- How are the members chosen?
- How long of term do the members serve?
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- 9 members (justices) make up the Supreme Court
- Justices are appointed by the President and must be approved by Congress
- Justices serve a life term
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