Question 1

The________________________Amendment protects Americans' right to assemble peaceably for any political, religious, or social activity.

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The answer of The________________________Amendment protects Americans' right to assemble peaceably...

Question 2

A mala prohibita crime is

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The answer of A mala prohibita crime is
...

Question 3

The________________________branch of government makes the laws; the________________________branch, of which law enforcement is a part, enforces the laws; and the ____________  branch determines when laws have been violated.

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The answer of The________________________branch of government makes the laws; the________________________branch,...

Question 4

The ______ Amendment requires a person to be presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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The Fifth Amendment includes the right to due process, which includes the requirement that a person be presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Question 5

Civil law refers to noncriminal restrictions placed on individuals and seeks to obtain

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Civil law seeks to obtain restitution, which is compensation or repayment to compensate for harm or loss caused by one's actions. It focuses on resolving disputes between individuals or entities, rather than punishing wrongdoing.

Question 6

The____________Amendment guarantees the right to keep and bear arms.

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The Second Amendment to the United States Constitution, adopted in 1791, protects the right of the people to keep and bear arms.

Question 7

The____________ is literally the guilty act.

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Actus reus refers to the actual physical act of committing a crime or the failure to act when a legal duty requires action. It is one of the two main components of a crime, with mens rea (the guilty mind) being the other.

Question 8

describes the ability of federal, state, or municipal governments to enforce the laws they pass by granting government agents at each level the authority to use force against those who fail to comply with the laws.

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The answer of describes the ability of federal, state, or...

Question 9

An example of a mala in se crime is

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Mala in se crimes are crimes that are fundamentally wrong in and of themselves and are universally condemned, regardless of place or time. Murder and rape are both considered mala in se crimes. Speeding, while illegal, is not universally condemned in the same way and is not considered a mala in se crime.

Question 10

The Fifth Amendment also guarantees that citizens will not be placed in ________________ ________________.

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The answer of The Fifth Amendment also guarantees that citizens...

Question 11

Common examples of civil issues that police officers may encounter include

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Police officers may encounter all of these civil issues during their duty. Custody exchanges can become heated and lead to confrontations; neighbor disputes can range from noise complaints to property issues; and renter/landlord disputes can involve issues with security deposits, rent payments, and evictions.

Question 12

The________________________Amendment does not specifically provide that all citizens have a right to bail, but only that bail will not be excessive.

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The answer of The________________________Amendment does not specifically provide that all...

Question 13

The legal document ordering a person to testify in a court of law as a witness is known as a

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A subpoena is a legal document that orders a person to testify in a court of law as a witness. Writ of habeas corpus is a legal order requiring a person under arrest to be brought before a judge or into court. A writ of appearance and coercive document are not legal terms commonly used in this context. A writ of certiorari is a legal order issued by a higher court to review the decision and proceedings in a lower court.

Question 14

Police power is derived from

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Police power is derived from U.S. Supreme Court decisions, the U.S. Constitution, and state statutes. The power is granted to state governments and allows them to enact laws and regulations to promote the health, safety, and welfare of their citizens. The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld this power as a legitimate function of state government, and the Constitution grants states the authority to exercise this power. State statutes then outline the specific ways in which police power can be exercised.

Question 15

Considering the "spirit of the law" rather than the "letter of the law" is the foundation of

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The concept of equity is based on interpreting laws in a way that achieves fairness and justice, rather than strictly adhering to the literal interpretation of the law. This requires consideration of the "spirit" of the law, or the intention behind it, rather than just following the "letter" of the law.

Question 16

Intent and____________  are not to be confused.

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Intent refers to the mental state of a person while committing a crime, whereas motive refers to the reason or purpose behind the crime. They are not the same and should not be confused. Mens rea refers to the guilty mind, corpus delicti refers to the body of the crime, scienter refers to knowledge of wrongful conduct, and strict liability refers to liability without fault.

Question 17

The landmark case that applied due process to juveniles was

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In re Gault was the landmark case that applied due process to juveniles. The case established that juveniles have the right to notice of charges, the right to counsel, the right to confront and cross-examine witnesses, and the privilege against self-incrimination.

Question 18

The Fourth Amendment forbids

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The Fourth Amendment explicitly prohibits the government from conducting unreasonable searches and seizures, meaning that searches and seizures cannot be conducted without a warrant, unless there are exigent circumstances, and the warrant must be based on probable cause.

Question 19

The exclusionary rule is most closely associated with the____________  Amendment.

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The answer of The exclusionary rule is most closely associated...

Question 20

The____________ asserts that all citizens are created equal and are entitled to the unalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

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The answer of The____________ asserts that all citizens are created equal...

Quiz 2: The American Quest for Freedom and Justice Our Laws

The________________________Amendment protects Americans' right to assemble peaceably for any political, religious, or social activity.

A mala prohibita crime is

The____________branch of government makes the laws; thebranch, of which law enforcement is a part, enforces the laws; and the branch determines when laws have been violated.

The ______ Amendment requires a person to be presumed innocent until proven guilty.