Multiple Choice
Identify the
letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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Which
statement is true about American Indian tribes? a. | The law of the United States has no application to Native
American tribes. | b. | Tribes have complete authority over their
reservations. | c. | The U.S. government has delegated power to tribes to regulate
various aspects of tribal life, including the environment. | d. | The tribal law
on reservations is the same for all reservations. | | |
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Which
of the following is a human rights violation but not a violation of the U.S.
Constitution? a. | Sandy is
homeless because he cannot find a job. | b. | The government orders all citizens to join a
church. | c. | The police enter the homes of all residents living in a high
crime area and search for guns and drugs. | d. | The police torture a suspect into
confessing. | | |
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Completion
Complete each sentence or
statement.
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Complete each of the following statements with the appropriate choice below.
Some choices are not used.
Agency | Civil Action | Conflict of Interest | Executive
Branch | Felony | Human
Rights | Judicial Branch | Judicial
Review | Jurisprudence | Law | Limited
Government | Misdemeanor | Ordinances or
Regulations | Separation of Powers | Statutes | Supremacy Clause | Veto | | | |
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____________________ is the principle that government only has the specific powers
granted to it by the people.
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4.
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A(n)
____________________ is a crime that carries with it a penalty of a term of more than one year in
prison.
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____________________ means to refuse to approve.
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Complete each of the following statements with the appropriate choice below.
Some choices are not used.
Appeals | Civil | Criminal | Due Process of Law | Fact | Federal | Federal or
State | Law | Nine | Precedent | Small
Claims | Three | Trial | Tribal Courts | U.S. Supreme Court | | | |
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In
a(n) ____________________ court you may represent yourself and fees are low.
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7.
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There
are two types of courts in the U.S.: ____________________ and appellate.
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Read each of the following laws carefully. Is it a State, Local, or
Federal law? There can be more than one answer.
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All
18-year-old males must register for the draft. ____________________
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9.
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You
must be 21 to purchase alcoholic beverages. ____________________
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10.
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The
deadline for filing income tax returns with the Internal Revenue Service is April 15.
____________________
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11.
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All
automobiles must be inspected in an order determined by license plate numbers.
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Matching
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Match each statement with the correct item below. a. | Trial system in
the U.S. | b. | Dismissal of a juror who does not appear capable of rendering a
fair and impartial verdict | c. | Finder of facts | d. | A jury’s
decision in a case | e. | Burden of proof needed in a criminal
case | f. | The person who
brings a lawsuit against another person | g. | Removal of a prospective juror without stating a
cause | h. | Requests made by one party to a lawsuit that a judge take some
specific action | i. | Unproven statements made against the
defense | j. | Additional closing statements that the prosecutor or plaintiff
has the right to make | k. | The side bringing the charges in a criminal
case | l. | An action
brought before the court involving new evidence | m. | Makes decisions
regarding law during the trial | | |
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Adversary System
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13.
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Jury
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Peremptory Challenge
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15.
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Plaintiff
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Short Answer
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Does the
United States support incarceration to curb crime? Give support for your position.
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Juan is a
17-year-old Hispanic male. He has been shot in a drive-by shooting. How does this shooting fit into
the overall profile of crime victimization? Compare to adults, females, and persons of other ethnic
backgrounds.
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Essay
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Explain why a court would not enforce a law that is vague or overbroad. Provide an
example of such a law in your answer.
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