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PRPA Constitutional Law – Questions With Solutions
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PRPA Constitutional Law – Questions With SolutionsNatural Law Right Ans - All people have certain inalienable rights (respect,
fairness, quality)
Common Law Right Ans - Does not exist in Arizona
Was derived from England and comes from judicial precedent rather than
statue
Statutory Law Right Ans - Acts adopted by local, state or federal legislative
bodies
Case law Right Ans - Interpretation of law by the courts. Does not change
written law, but could change the way its applied
Tennesse v. Garner (1985) Right Ans - Deadly force may not be used
against an unarmed and fleeing suspect unless necessary to prevent the
escape and unless the officer has probable cause to believe that the suspect
poses a significant threat of death or serious injury to the officers or others.
Dickerson v. US (2000) Right Ans - The mandate of Miranda v Arizona that
a criminal be advised of certain constitutional rights governs the admissibility
at trial of a person's statements. Congress cannot pass a law allowing
voluntary statements without the Miranda Warning.
Coates v. Cincinnati (1971) Right Ans - The Court ruled that a Cincinnati
ordinance that made it a criminal offense for three or more persons to
assemble on a sidewalk and annoy passing people with their conduct was
unconstitutional.
Wisconsin v. Yoder Right Ans - Amish parents cannot be prosecuted for
refusing their children to attend state schools past 8th grade
Three branches of government Right Ans - Legislative, Executive, Judicial
Legislative Branch Right Ans - the branch of government that makes the
laws
, Senate and House of Representatives
Executive Branch Right Ans - Carries out and enforce laws
President and Cabinet
Judicial Branch Right Ans - Interprets the laws
Supreme Court renders final opinion on constitutional issues
Where do we get case law? Right Ans - Judicial Branch
Where does it say police officers can't be charged with disorderly conduct?
Right Ans - Case law - disorderly conduct
Bill of Rights Right Ans - First 10 amendments
Supremacy Clause Right Ans - 1. US Constitution
2. Federal Law
3. State Constitution
4. State Law
5. Local Law (policy/Norms)
What are the two requirements before miranda be read? Right Ans -
Custody and Interrogation
5 freedoms Right Ans - religion, speech, press, assembly, petition
1st Amendment Right Ans - Freedom of Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly,
and Petition
Freedom of Religion Right Ans - Protects the right to choose a religion or
be free from religion
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