HS 320 Law and Policy Exam 1 Actual Questions And Correct Detailed Answers Graded A+.
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HS 320
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HS 320
What is the functions of the first amendment? - correct answer Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of *religion*, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the *freedom of speech*, or of the *press*; or the right of the ...
HS 320 Law and Policy Exam 1
What is the functions of the first amendment? - correct answer Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of *religion*, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the *freedom of speech*, or of the *press*; or the right of the people peaceably to *assemble*, and to *petition* the Government for a redress of grievances.
What is the function of the second amendment? - correct answer A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear
Arms, shall not be infringed.
seperation of powers - correct answer dividing the powers of government among the executive, legislative, and judicial branches (Checks and Balances)
Large States vs. Small States - correct answer Virginia plan (large state) based on population; New Jersey Plan (small state) one vote per state; Connecticut compromise- bicameral congress, house: based on pop and senate: 2 votes per state
Impeachment Process - correct answer 1. House passes articles of impeachment by majority
2. Senate tries and 2/3 must convict
Categories of Presidential Power - correct answer 1) Highest when working with congress
2) Lowest when working against congress
3) neutral when congress has not spoken
Civil Law - correct answer the system of law concerned with private relations between members of a community rather than criminal, military, or religious affairs. Criminal Law - correct answer a system of law concerned with the punishment
of those who commit crimes.
burden of proof - correct answer Civil Law: proven by the plaintiff ( above 50%)
Criminal Law: proven by the prosecution (beyond reasonable doubt)
implied powers - correct answer Powers not specifically mentioned in the constitution
judical review - correct answer review by the US Supreme Court of the constitutional validity of a legislative act.
probable cause - correct answer reasonable grounds (for making a search, pressing a charge, etc.).
exclusionary rule - correct answer a law that prohibits the use of illegally obtained evidence in a criminal trial.
Exceptions to the Exclusionary Rule - correct answer good faith, inevitable discovery
Miranda Rights - correct answer A list of rights that police in the United States must read to suspects who are taken INTO CUSTODY and are being interrogated
-Right to remain silent
-Right to an attorney
-If you can't afford an attorney, we'll give one to you
Limitations:
-Not required when police officer posing as an inmate
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