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