SCCJA Special Basic Study Guide Newest
2025/2026 Questions and Correct Answers
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What are the origins of criminal law - CORRECT ANSWER-Comes from Sumeria
in modern day Iraq
Where does common law come from - CORRECT ANSWER-Court Decisions
,Where does statutory law come from? - CORRECT ANSWER-Legislatively
created laws
Historical Events occurring between 1776 and 1791 that lead to decisions that
lead to the ratification of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights - CORRECT
ANSWER-Colonists declared independence from England, in order to create a
central government without the ability to become a tyranny. Strong versus
Decentralized form of government battle where the Bill of Rights came in.
First Amendment - CORRECT ANSWER-Congress shall make no law respecting
an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging
the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to
assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.
4th Amendment - CORRECT ANSWER-The right of people to be secure in their
persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures,
shall not be violated, and no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause,
supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be
searched, and the persons or things to be searched.
6th Amendment - CORRECT ANSWER-In all criminal prosecutions, the accused
shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the state
and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall
,have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and
cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have
compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the
assistance of counsel for his defense.
14th Amendment - CORRECT ANSWER-All persons born or naturalized in the
United States and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United
States and of the State wherein they reside. No State shall make or enforce any
law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United
States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without
due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal
protection of the laws. This is the Due Process amendment
What is the separation of powers concept - CORRECT ANSWER-concept that
the division of government responsibilities among the various branches-
Legislative (writes-makes the laws), Executive (Enforces the law), Judicial
(Interprets the law)
What branch of government does law enforcement belong to - CORRECT
ANSWER-Executive Branch (Enforce the law)
What are Peels Principles of Modern Law Enforcement - CORRECT ANSWER-
Principles that are relevant for law enforcement to follow today. The big one- The
, ability of the police to perform their duties is dependent on public approval.
Otherwise some others include remaining impartial, only use physical force to the
extent necessary, prevent crime is the basic mission
Recognize the importance of the South Carolina State constitution - CORRECT
ANSWER-Identical concepts to the US Constitution however two differences: In
addition to the protections in the 4th amendment, and individual is also
protected against unreasonable invasions of privacy and in regards to the
particularity requirement, the information sought pursuant to a warrant be stated
significantly
Function and organization of the US Supreme Court - CORRECT ANSWER-The
SCOTUS is the court of last resort. There are 9 members of the court with a Chief
Justice.
What is "case law" - CORRECT ANSWER-Written decision of appellate courts
deciding actual cases-- also known as precedent or common law
What are elements of an offense - CORRECT ANSWER-elements, or key points
that the state must prove for every offense in order to obtain a conviction.
2025/2026 Questions and Correct Answers
Graded A+|Assured Success|Verified
Solutions
What are the origins of criminal law - CORRECT ANSWER-Comes from Sumeria
in modern day Iraq
Where does common law come from - CORRECT ANSWER-Court Decisions
,Where does statutory law come from? - CORRECT ANSWER-Legislatively
created laws
Historical Events occurring between 1776 and 1791 that lead to decisions that
lead to the ratification of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights - CORRECT
ANSWER-Colonists declared independence from England, in order to create a
central government without the ability to become a tyranny. Strong versus
Decentralized form of government battle where the Bill of Rights came in.
First Amendment - CORRECT ANSWER-Congress shall make no law respecting
an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging
the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to
assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.
4th Amendment - CORRECT ANSWER-The right of people to be secure in their
persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures,
shall not be violated, and no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause,
supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be
searched, and the persons or things to be searched.
6th Amendment - CORRECT ANSWER-In all criminal prosecutions, the accused
shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the state
and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall
,have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and
cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have
compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the
assistance of counsel for his defense.
14th Amendment - CORRECT ANSWER-All persons born or naturalized in the
United States and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United
States and of the State wherein they reside. No State shall make or enforce any
law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United
States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without
due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal
protection of the laws. This is the Due Process amendment
What is the separation of powers concept - CORRECT ANSWER-concept that
the division of government responsibilities among the various branches-
Legislative (writes-makes the laws), Executive (Enforces the law), Judicial
(Interprets the law)
What branch of government does law enforcement belong to - CORRECT
ANSWER-Executive Branch (Enforce the law)
What are Peels Principles of Modern Law Enforcement - CORRECT ANSWER-
Principles that are relevant for law enforcement to follow today. The big one- The
, ability of the police to perform their duties is dependent on public approval.
Otherwise some others include remaining impartial, only use physical force to the
extent necessary, prevent crime is the basic mission
Recognize the importance of the South Carolina State constitution - CORRECT
ANSWER-Identical concepts to the US Constitution however two differences: In
addition to the protections in the 4th amendment, and individual is also
protected against unreasonable invasions of privacy and in regards to the
particularity requirement, the information sought pursuant to a warrant be stated
significantly
Function and organization of the US Supreme Court - CORRECT ANSWER-The
SCOTUS is the court of last resort. There are 9 members of the court with a Chief
Justice.
What is "case law" - CORRECT ANSWER-Written decision of appellate courts
deciding actual cases-- also known as precedent or common law
What are elements of an offense - CORRECT ANSWER-elements, or key points
that the state must prove for every offense in order to obtain a conviction.
