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Q1
When it comes to Legal Precedent, courts use previous decisions as ___ to decide similar cases.
Q2
protection against unfair governmental action is
Q3
An immediate trial without a jury is called
Q4
This Supreme Court case requires states must provide/pay for legal counsel for defendants in criminal cases
Q5
Imprisonment in a jail or prison is also known as
Q6
Stealing a pack of gum from a store is a
Q7
What case in Georgia brought back the death penalty with limitations?
Q8
True or false: citizens of towns and cities must obey federal ordinances.
Q9
What do we call the step where 1) An attorney is provided 2) Evidence and charges are reviewed 3) A plea is entered?
Q10
Ambiguity in a criminal statute should be resolved in favor of the defendant.
Q11
Which Supreme Court case granted the Court power to review the actions of Congress?
Q12
What is not one of a US Marshall’s tasks?
Q13
This is a legal metaphor in the United States used to describe evidence that is obtained illegally.
Q14
The ___ hastheresponsibilitytoprove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt
Q15
In a jury trial, only the defense gets to try to exclude witnesses thatnmay be biased during jury deliberations.
Q16
Which of these terms indicate a civil case?
Q17
The Supreme Court has the power to strike down any piece of legisleation aimed at amending the Indian Constitution on which two of thde following grounds.
Q18
Theauthoritytohearacaseisknown a as
Q19
a public official who acts as prosecutor for the state or the federal government in court in a particular district.
Q20
The power and authority given to a court to hear a case and to make a judgment is called:
Q21
When police have a good reason to believe a suspect has been involved in a crime, they have -
Q22
An agreement between two or more parties to exchange something of value is called a
Q23
Which of the following does not belong in this group?
Q24
Which one of the following is a function of Defence lawyer?
Q25
Do adults have the right to an attorney?