#1
Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to a speedy trial?
#2
What is the term for a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime?
#3
Which of the following is NOT a form of punishment in the criminal justice system?
#4
Who has the authority to bring criminal charges against an individual?
#5
What is the term for a written order issued by a judge commanding someone to appear in court?
#6
Who typically determines the sentence in a criminal case?
#7
Which of the following is NOT a component of the criminal justice system in the United States?
#8
What is the principle that evidence obtained in violation of a person's constitutional rights cannot be used in court?
#9
What term refers to the process of selecting a jury from a pool of potential jurors?
#10
In criminal law, what does 'mens rea' refer to?
#11
Which of the following is a key principle underlying the juvenile justice system?
#12
What is the legal principle that a person cannot be tried for the same crime twice, once they have been acquitted or convicted?
#13
Who was the first woman to serve as a U.S. Supreme Court Justice?
#14
What is the term for a legal rule that disallows the admission of evidence obtained or derived from illegal or unconstitutional means?
#15
Which of the following is a legal doctrine that holds individuals responsible for the actions of others if they had a duty to prevent those actions?
#16
What is the term for a legal order issued by a higher court to review the decision of a lower court?
#17