AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
What does the 1st amendment establish - ANSWER--Freedom of
speech, press, religion, assembly, petition
(ConLaw EPO 2)
Name the different categories of unprotected speech - ANSWER--
fighting words
threats
advocating lawless action
clear and present danger
obscenity
fraudulent misrepresentation
What does the 4th Amendment establish - ANSWER--Search and
Seizure
What 4 elements make up the 5th Amendment - ANSWER--
Double Jeopardy
Due process (fair trial)
Self-Incrimination
Grand Jury Indictment
(ConLaw EPO 2)
,UPTP EXAM 1 NEWEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
Define Double Jeopardy - ANSWER--prohibits anyone being
prosecuted for the same crime at the same court level twice set
by the 5th amendment
(ConLaw EPO 2)
Define Dual Sovereignty - ANSWER--Court levels have their own
jurisdiction to try cases. Same case can be tried at different court
levels
(ConLaw EPO 2)
What rights does the 6th Amendment give Defendants -
ANSWER--Guarantees rights for defendants in criminal trials:
speedy trial
impartial jury
confront witnesses
subpoena witnesses
assistance of counsel
to be informed of the nature of the charges against them
A trial where the crime was committed
(ConLaw EPO 2)
,UPTP EXAM 1 NEWEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
What is the importance of the 8th Amendment - ANSWER--
Prohibits cruel and unusual punishment and excessive fines for
crimes committed
(ConLaw EPO 2)
What is the importance of the 14th Amendment - ANSWER--
Guarantees the protection of a U.S. citizens inherent rights under
the constitution to the states.
(ConLaw EPO 2)
Define Oath - ANSWER--Swore to uphold the constitution from
foreign and domestic threats
(ConLaw EPO 3)
Definition of seizure - ANSWER--Governmental termination of
movement where a means is intentionally applied
(Use of Force Law EPO 1)
*Graham v Connor - ANSWER--Court looks at the totality of the
circumstances leaving out 20/20 hindsight/ subjective reasoning/
conclusions. Court states all actions must be objectively
reasonable
(Use of Force Law EPO 1)
, UPTP EXAM 1 NEWEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
*Graham Factors - ANSWER--SEVERITY of crime
Whether the suspect is an IMMEDIATE THREAT to safety of
anyone
Whether the suspect is actively RESISTING arrest
Whether the suspect is attempting to evade arrest by FLIGHT
(Use of Force Law EPO 1)
Time Factor - ANSWER--Time factor offers an officer grace to
decide on possible actions in objective reasonableness. Less time
an officer has, the more deference given; more time, more options
he has to consider
(Use of Force Law EPO 1)
*Objective reasonableness does not require... - ANSWER--Fear
Felony
Exhausting lesser uses of force options
Officer to Retreat
Intent/ motive
(Use of Force Law EPO 1)
Tennessee v Garner - ANSWER--Unreasonable to use deadly
force when suspect doesn't pose significant threat of death to self/
officer/ others/ Give a warning when feasible