SCCJA CUMULATIVE ACADEMY EXAM 2026
FULL QUESTION SET WITH CORRECT
SOLUTIONS
◉ Supremacy Clause Answer: Supreme law of the land
◉ When was the bill of rights proposed? Answer: 1788
◉ When did the colonists declare independence from England?
Answer: 1776
◉ Search and Seizure amendment Answer: 4th amendment
◉ 1st Amendment Answer: Freedom of speech, or of the press, or
the right of the people peaceable to assemble, and to petition the
Government for a redress of grievances.
◉ 6th Amendment Answer: Right to a speedy and public trial
◉ Due process Amendment Answer: 14th Amendment
,◉ Three Branches of Government Answer: Legislative, Executive,
Judicial
◉ Which Branch of government does law enforcement fall under?
Answer: Executive Branch
◉ Number of members on the United States Supreme Court Answer:
9
◉ Case Law Answer: Body of prior judicial decisions that guide
judges deciding issues before them (also known as common law)
◉ South Carolina is which circuit court? Answer: 4th
◉ Common Pleas Answer: Civil
◉ General sessions Answer: Criminal
◉ Common Law Answer: Court decisions
◉ Statutory Law Answer: Legislatively created laws
, ◉ What is reasonable doubt? Answer: The doubt that prevents one
from being firmly convinced of a defendants guilt, or the belief that
there is a real possibility that a defendant is not guilt
◉ What is the highest standard of proof in our legal system? Answer:
Beyond a reasonable doubt
◉ What is a preliminary hearing? Answer: Probable cause hearing
◉ Critical Elements of Proof Answer: Jurisdiction, ID of Defendant,
Physical Action, Mental Intent
◉ Vehicle Patrol Answer: Most popular method of policing
◉ CYMBALS Answer: C- COLOR
Y- YEAR
M- MAKE
B- BODY
A- ADDITIONAL DETAILS
L- LICENSE PLATE
S- SERIAL NUMBER (VIN)
◉ ABC's of communication Answer: A- ACCURACY
FULL QUESTION SET WITH CORRECT
SOLUTIONS
◉ Supremacy Clause Answer: Supreme law of the land
◉ When was the bill of rights proposed? Answer: 1788
◉ When did the colonists declare independence from England?
Answer: 1776
◉ Search and Seizure amendment Answer: 4th amendment
◉ 1st Amendment Answer: Freedom of speech, or of the press, or
the right of the people peaceable to assemble, and to petition the
Government for a redress of grievances.
◉ 6th Amendment Answer: Right to a speedy and public trial
◉ Due process Amendment Answer: 14th Amendment
,◉ Three Branches of Government Answer: Legislative, Executive,
Judicial
◉ Which Branch of government does law enforcement fall under?
Answer: Executive Branch
◉ Number of members on the United States Supreme Court Answer:
9
◉ Case Law Answer: Body of prior judicial decisions that guide
judges deciding issues before them (also known as common law)
◉ South Carolina is which circuit court? Answer: 4th
◉ Common Pleas Answer: Civil
◉ General sessions Answer: Criminal
◉ Common Law Answer: Court decisions
◉ Statutory Law Answer: Legislatively created laws
, ◉ What is reasonable doubt? Answer: The doubt that prevents one
from being firmly convinced of a defendants guilt, or the belief that
there is a real possibility that a defendant is not guilt
◉ What is the highest standard of proof in our legal system? Answer:
Beyond a reasonable doubt
◉ What is a preliminary hearing? Answer: Probable cause hearing
◉ Critical Elements of Proof Answer: Jurisdiction, ID of Defendant,
Physical Action, Mental Intent
◉ Vehicle Patrol Answer: Most popular method of policing
◉ CYMBALS Answer: C- COLOR
Y- YEAR
M- MAKE
B- BODY
A- ADDITIONAL DETAILS
L- LICENSE PLATE
S- SERIAL NUMBER (VIN)
◉ ABC's of communication Answer: A- ACCURACY
