MPOETC Test 2 Constitutional Law, Criminal Law Updated 2024 Questions and Answers (2024/2025) (Verified Answers)
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MPOETC
Institution
MPOETC
US Constitution: - Supreme law of the land -- prevails over all laws.
27 amendments
Bill of Rights
2. US Supreme Court does what?: Interprets the US Constitution and hears cases
regarding federal laws.
3. How is the US Constitution relevant to LE?: - contains rules:
- regarding criminal proce...
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MPOETC Test 2
1. US Constitution: - Supreme law of the land -- prevails over all laws.
27 amendments
Bill of Rights
2. US Supreme Court does what?: Interprets the US Constitution and hears cases
regarding federal laws.
3. How is the US Constitution relevant to LE?: - contains rules:
- regarding criminal procedure
- writing, interpreting, and enforcing laws
- prohibiting violation of civil rights
4. What is the Bill of Rights?: First 10 amendments to the US Constitution
5. 1st Amendment: Freedom of speech, press, assembly
6. 2nd Amendment: Right to bear arms
7. 3rd Amendment: No quartering of soldiers
8. 4th Amendment: Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures
LEO are required to have probable cause for a warrant
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9. 5th Amendment: Miranda Warnings
Freedom from self incrimination, double jeopardy
Due Process (Federal)
10. 6th Amendment: Speedy trial -- right to cross examine -- right to counsel -- jury
trial
11. 7th Amendment: Federal civil courts
12. 8th Amendment: Free from cruel and unusual punishments -- excessive bail
13. 9th Amendment: Unenumerated Rights -- basic human rights
14. 10th Amendment: All things not given to the federal gov't, goes to the states
15. 14th Amendment: Due process (state)
Equal protection for all citizens
16. Federal Courts: US Supreme - writ of certiorari
Circuit Courts (Appellate)
District Courts (Trial)
17. State Courts: PA Supreme
Commonwealth/Superior - Appellate
Common Pleas Court - Trial
Municipal Courts
18. PA Sources of Law: US Constitution - creates the floor -- can add more rights,but
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