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Which situation would most likely lead to a criminal trial?
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In a 1995 case, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that conducting drug tests of students participating in interscholastic athletics did not violate the Fourth Amendment's prohibition of unreasonable searches and seizures.
This ruling expanded the Supreme Court's decision in
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A person suing another person in a civil case is called the
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Which of these rights of a suspect is protected by the Miranda v. Arizona decision?
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Which of these principles of government is demonstrated when the Maryland Court of Appeals declares a Maryland state law unconstitutional?
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What legal tool is available to prisoners who believe they are being jailed illegally?
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How did the Supreme Court's decision in Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka affect the Court's earlier decision in Plessy v. Ferguson?
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What is the purpose of an indictment?
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Which of these is the best example of plea bargaining in a criminal case?
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The prosecutor in a criminal case is the person who
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When a defendant was tried and found innocent of a crime, the state prosecutor was disappointed but could not legally try the case again. Doing so would violate the defendant's right to protection from
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Why are federal judges appointed for life?
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A homeowner signed a written agreement with a roofing company to have an old roof replaced.
In the United States legal system, this type of written agreement is called a
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Which of these cases helped establish the right of the Supreme Court to review the constitutionality of federal law?
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Which of these would most likely be indicted by a Maryland grand jury?
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Read the excerpt below.
"[neither] students or teachers shed their constitutional rights of freedom of speech or expression at the school house gate."
citation from the court case, tinker v duh-moyne school district
- Explain how the point of view expressed in the excerpt above could conflict with the functioning of a school.
- Do you agree or disagree with the position taken in this excerpt? Explain.
- Include details and examples to support your answer.
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During wartime, the writ of habeas corpus can be suspended in some areas allowing the arrest and holding of persons without charging them with a specific crime.
Based on this event, which of these conclusions is accurate?
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Which of these best describes an effect of the Supreme Court decision in Marbury v. Madison?
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Which of these terms is used to describe a party who files a civil lawsuit?
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Which of these incidents led to the United States Supreme Court case Tinker v. Des Moines Independent School District?
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Which of these is an example of plea-bargaining?
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A case that must be tried in a federal court is one involving
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In a criminal case, the prosecutor is responsible for
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Which of these best describes the result of the Supreme Court's ruling in New Jersey v. T.L.O. (1985)?
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Use your knowledge about government to answer the BRIEF CONSTRUCTED RESPONSE.
- What is the difference between "preponderance of evidence" in a civil case and "reasonable doubt" in a criminal case?
- Should there be different standards of proof? Why or why not?
- Include details to support your answer.
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Which of these is a power of the United States Supreme Court?
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According to the Supreme Court's decision in New Jersey v. T.L.O., a school administrator can legally
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Which of these is an example of plea bargaining?
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Which of these is a violation of civil law?
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Which of these legal documents orders a witness to appear in court?
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Which of these is required by a judge before police can obtain a search warrant?
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In which of these circumstances will a judge grant a writ of habeas corpus?
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Which of these influenced the Supreme Court's decision in the Tinker v. Des Moines case?
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Read the information below and use it to answer the BRIEF CONSTRUCTED RESPONSE that follows.
In a civil case, plaintiffs and defendants often reach out-of-court settlements instead of bringing a case to trial.
- Describe the advantages and disadvantages of an out-of-court settlement.
- Should judges and attorneys encourage out-of-court settlements? Explain why or why not.
- Include details and examples to support your answer.
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The role of a grand jury is to determine
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Which of these Maryland courts has authority most similar to the United States Supreme Court?
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In which situation would the Tinker v. Des Moines Supreme Court decision apply?
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Which of these statements describes due process under the Fourteenth Amendment?
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Read the excerpt below.
The U.S. Court of Appeals ruled that the evidence stemmed directly from the Miranda violation and therefore was inadmissible.
Chicago Tribune, December 2000
The court's decision most likely protects the rights of
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Which of these describes a breach of contract?
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Read the headline below.
The Supreme Court's ruling in this situation is an example of
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For which of these situations could a writ of habeas corpus be issued?
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Which of these decides the verdict in a felony trial?
A | Plaintiffs file the initial motion in a civil trial. |
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C | Grand juries decide the charges in a criminal indictment, prior to the trial. |
D | Prosecutors argue the case against a criminal defendant. |
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Which of these statements best explains why school officials are allowed to search a student’s locker without a search warrant?
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The United States legal system requires that people accused of crimes be
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In which of these circumstances will a judge grant a writ of habeas corpus?
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Which of these influenced the Supreme Court's decision in the Tinker v. Des Moines case?
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The role of a grand jury is to determine
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Read the information and use it to answer the constructed-response item.
In a civil case, plaintiffs and defendants often reach out-of-court settlements instead of bringing a case to trial.
- Describe the advantages and disadvantages of an out-of-court settlement.
- Should judges and attorneys encourage out-of-court settlements? Explain why or why not.
- Include details and examples to support your answer.
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Which of these legal documents orders a witness to appear in court?
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What is the difference between a felony and a misdemeanor?
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Which two newspaper headlines refer to the Supreme Court decision in Baker v. Carr (1962)?
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Which headline illustrates civil law?
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Read the excerpt.
"The President wants me to argue that he is as powerful a monarch as Louis XIV, only four years at a time, and is not subject to the processes of any court in the land except the court of impeachment."
—attorney James St. Clair
Part A
Which court case is being referred to in this quotation?
Part B
Which two statements best describe the impact of the Supreme Court case related to this quotation?
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Agents from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have arrested a suspect in a number of bank robberies.
Before bringing charges against this suspect, the government must first
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Which federal court only exercises original jurisdiction to hear cases?
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Which of these principles of government is used by the U.S. Supreme Court when it rules that a law is unconstitutional?
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Which of these situations describes a tort involving negligence?
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In Bethel v. Fraser (1986), the Supreme Court ruled schools do not have to tolerate speech by students if the content is considered offensive.
This decision impacted the rights of students established by the Supreme Court’s ruling in
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Which of these constitutional rights was the basis for the Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education (1954)?
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Match the Supreme Court decision with its impact on the United States.
Marbury v. Madison (1803) | Miranda v. Arizona (1966) | Baker v. Carr (1962) | |
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Federal courts can intervene in redistricting cases. | |||
The U.S. Supreme Court can rule congressional laws unconstitutional. | |||
Criminal suspects must be advised of their legal rights. |
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Study the graph.
Which conclusion about the impact of Miranda v. Arizona (1966) on the rights of the accused does this data support?
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Study the timeline.
Which constitutional doctrine was the basis for all three court case decisions described in this timeline?
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What is the purpose of a grand jury in a criminal prosecution?
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What is the purpose of a grand jury?
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The primary purpose of a petit jury is to
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Read the information.
The prosecution must prove, beyond a reasonable doubt, that the defendant committed the crime of which they are accused. |
Which concept does this information describe?
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Use your knowledge of government to answer the constructed-response question.
- Describe how the separation of powers helps to prevent government abuse.
- Explain how separation of powers might assist or impede the lawmaking process.
- Use details and examples to support your response.
Type your answer in the space provided.