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Judicial System and Capital Punishment in the United States Quiz

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Which amendment to the United States Constitution prohibits cruel and unusual punishment?

Eighth Amendment

Explanation

The Eighth Amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishment, ensuring humane treatment in legal proceedings.

What is the highest court in the United States?

Supreme Court

Explanation

The Supreme Court is the highest court in the United States, with the authority to interpret and apply the U.S. Constitution.

What is the legal age requirement for serving on a jury in the United States federal courts?

18 years old

Explanation

The legal age requirement for serving on a jury in U.S. federal courts is 18 years old.

Which of the following is NOT a type of plea commonly entered in criminal cases in the United States?

Partially Guilty

Explanation

Partially Guilty is not a recognized plea in criminal cases in the United States.

Which of the following is true regarding the death penalty in the United States?

It is legal but subject to various legal and procedural requirements.

Explanation

The death penalty is legal in the United States but subject to specific legal and procedural requirements.

In which case did the United States Supreme Court establish the principle of 'separate but equal'?

Plessy v. Ferguson

Explanation

Plessy v. Ferguson established the 'separate but equal' doctrine, justifying racial segregation in public facilities.

Which of the following is NOT a method of execution used in the United States?

Firing Squad

Explanation

Firing Squad is not a current method of execution in the United States.

In which landmark case did the United States Supreme Court establish the principle of 'due process'?

Marbury v. Madison

Explanation

Marbury v. Madison established the principle of 'due process' in U.S. legal proceedings.

What is the standard of proof required in criminal cases in the United States?

Beyond a reasonable doubt

Explanation

The standard of proof in U.S. criminal cases is 'Beyond a reasonable doubt,' ensuring a high level of certainty.

#10

Which case established the principle of 'double jeopardy' in the United States?

Benton v. Maryland

Explanation

Benton v. Maryland established the principle of 'double jeopardy' in U.S. legal proceedings.

#11

In Gregg v. Georgia, the United States Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of which method of execution?

Lethal Injection

Explanation

Gregg v. Georgia upheld the constitutionality of Lethal Injection as a method of execution.

#12

In Furman v. Georgia, the United States Supreme Court ruled that which method of capital punishment was unconstitutional?

Electric Chair

Explanation

Furman v. Georgia declared the Electric Chair as unconstitutional for capital punishment.

#13

In Atkins v. Virginia, the United States Supreme Court ruled that executing individuals with which condition violated the Eighth Amendment?

Intellectual disability

Explanation

Atkins v. Virginia ruled that executing individuals with intellectual disability violates the Eighth Amendment.

#14

In Roper v. Simmons, the United States Supreme Court ruled that executing individuals under which age violated the Eighth Amendment?

Explanation

Roper v. Simmons ruled that executing individuals under the age of 18 violates the Eighth Amendment.

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In which case did the United States Supreme Court rule that the death penalty for juveniles violated the Eighth Amendment's prohibition against cruel and unusual punishment?

Roper v. Simmons

Explanation

Roper v. Simmons ruled that the death penalty for juveniles violated the Eighth Amendment's prohibition against cruel and unusual punishment.

Judicial System and Capital Punishment in the United States Quiz

Which amendment to the United States Constitution prohibits cruel and unusual punishment?

What is the highest court in the United States?

What is the legal age requirement for serving on a jury in the United States federal courts?

Which of the following is NOT a type of plea commonly entered in criminal cases in the United States?

Which of the following is true regarding the death penalty in the United States?

In which case did the United States Supreme Court establish the principle of 'separate but equal'?

Which of the following is NOT a method of execution used in the United States?

In which landmark case did the United States Supreme Court establish the principle of 'due process'?

What is the standard of proof required in criminal cases in the United States?

Which case established the principle of 'double jeopardy' in the United States?

In Gregg v. Georgia, the United States Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of which method of execution?

In Furman v. Georgia, the United States Supreme Court ruled that which method of capital punishment was unconstitutional?

In Atkins v. Virginia, the United States Supreme Court ruled that executing individuals with which condition violated the Eighth Amendment?

In Roper v. Simmons, the United States Supreme Court ruled that executing individuals under which age violated the Eighth Amendment?

In which case did the United States Supreme Court rule that the death penalty for juveniles violated the Eighth Amendment's prohibition against cruel and unusual punishment?

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