The case studies we write in class follow the same steps that a real trial does. The prosecution's arguments are made before the defense's arguments because...
the prosecution has the burden, or responsibility, of proving that the person is guilty.
In "The Bad Samaritan," David Cash...
went on 60 Minutes and was not charger in any crime.
As a result of Sherrice Iverson's murder,
most states passed laws requiring that adults take action to prevent injury to a child.
Which of these is NOT included in The Bill of Rights?
the prohibition of slavery.
Which of the following IS IN the 6th Amendment?
The right to a trial by a jury.
Which amendment protects citizens against unreasonable searches and seizures?
Fourth.
Eminent Domain is a clause in the ______ Amendment that allows a city to take a citizen's property from them if doing so in the greater interest of the city.
Fifth.
Which of these amendments has very little relevance in the United States today?
Third.
Besides clearly identifying the specific actions that are illegal, an effective law must also...
identify the penalty for breaking the law.
At any school, the Principal's main job is to...
maintain the values and culture of the institution.
As a student, you surrender some of your rights the second your foot hits Prospect's property. Why?
Whenever you go somewhere, you automatically agree to follow the rules of that place.
Mr. Adair surrenders some of his rights to do or say whatever he wants at school. Why is that?
As a condition of his employment, he has to obey the rules for teacher behavior.
A student that chooses to break the rules (especially if he or she endangers others) here at Prospect...
has a right to an education, but Prospect has the right to determine where that education takes place.
If a person's constitutional rights are in any way violated during an arrest...
A mistrial is declared and the trial is done over.
The U.S. Supreme Court only hears cases that involve...
The interpretation of the intent of the Constitution.
Which of the following is a good example of civil law in action?
John sues Betty for running him over with her car.
Based on what we talked about in class, negligence occurs...
When the existence of a dangerous situation is either ignored or not thought about ahead of time.
As we learned in the "No Vehicles in the Park" activity, the primary problem with any type of written law is that...
it may be confusing if not worded correctly.
The main problem, with the Bill of Rights today is...
new problems have arisen that challenge the meaning of the old laws.
According to The Establishment Clause,
the government can do absolutely nothing to promote any one religion over any other.
A local resident does not believe in any type of religion. He comes to a city council meeting and complains that the city is putting up Christmas Trees and he wants it stopped. Why is he right?
The Establishment Clause.
Which of the following is not allowed in a public school?
A teacher leads a short prayer during the morning announcements.
A high school girl in Illinois was suspended from school for wearing a shirt that said, "Be Happy, Not. Gay." The principal won the case because...
the shirt targeted a specific group of students.
In the "Bong Hits 4 Jesus" case, the court ruled that...
the student was still under the control of the school and had to follow whatever rules the Principal set for student behavior.
In the FIRST case involving The Westboro Baptist Church and their protests during the funeral of American soldiers killed in Iraq, the court ruled that...
while the church did have the right to protest, it violated the man's right to peacefully bury his soldier son.
The Average Guy Standard refers to...
what most people would think about something.
What kind of gun does Mr. Adair own?
a flintlock pistol
Which of the following is the best example of zero tolerance in action with a youngster who brings a butter knife to school?
The student is immediately suspended until the school board can hold a meeting to consider expelling him or her for an entire school year.
Which statement best summarizes the big issue in gun control in America today?
The kinds of weapons Americans should be allowed to own and the need to keep track of who has them.
A good strategy to use when stopped by the police is...
comply and cooperate
When you go to the airport to fly to Florida, you must submit to a search. Which of the types of searches below applies to this situation.
Implied Consent
What type of search is it when a policeman searched a suspicious looking person in a high crime neighborhood?
Stop and Frisk
The school's police counselor almost never conducts a search of a student or his/her backpack because...
the school staff are able to do the search with fewer legal restrictions
The Exclusionary Rule refers to..
evidence gathering.
If the Dean searches your backpack looking for cigarettes, but finds some pot and a pipe...
you're busted big time!!
The idea that an officer conducting a legal search with a warrant can take anything else he sees is based on the idea that...
whatever "it" was, was in plain view
It's 2:00 in the morning. A policeman sees you and your buddies in your car and, because you all look like teenagers, be pulls you over. How can he do this?
He has at least a resonable suspicion that one or more of you young looking fools is/are violating curfew.
