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SCCJA BLOCK 1 TEST 2025| BRAND NEW ACTUAL
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Recognize important historical events that occurred between 1776 and 1791 that
significantly impacted decisions leading to the ratification of the Constitution and
Bill of Rights? - (answers)
Identify the Amendments that make up the Bill of Rights and Protections afforded
by the 1st, 4th, 5th and 6th Amendments? - (answers)1st amendment 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 grievance.
4th amendment The right of the 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 seized
5th amendment No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise
infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in
cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in
time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same
offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb, nor shall be compelled in any
criminal case to be witness against himself, nor be deprived of 6 life, liberty, or
property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for
public use without just compensation.
6th amendment- e 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
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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
Identify the 14th Amendment and what it means for "due process of law? -
(answers)14th amendment 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.
Due Process is defined by Black's Law Dictionary as "the conduct of legal
proceedings according to established rules and principles for the protection and
enforcement of private rights, including notice and the right to a fair hearing
before a tribunal with the power to decide the case". Black's Law Dictionary
Identify the separation of powers concept and determine its application to the
three branches of government and their functions? - (answers)the three branches
of government have coordinating roles. In all situations the need for interaction
between the branches prevents one branch from becoming too powerful.
Legislative The role of the legislative branch is to make laws. Legislators perform
this function by writing and passing new legislation, also by amending and
repealing existing laws.
b. Executive The role of the executive branch is to enforce the law. Law
enforcement officers enforce the law and fall within the executive branch of
government.
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c. Judicial The role of the judicial branch is to interpret laws. The judicial branch
includes all courts provided by law.
Identify which branch of government law enforcement belongs to, and "Peel's
Principles of Modern Law Enforcement"? - (answers)law enforcement belongs to
executive government because they enforce the laws.
Peels Principles:
prevent crime and disorder, secure and maintain public respect, protecting and
preserving life, minimum amount of force, never abuse your power,
Recognize the importance of the South Carolina State Constitution? - (answers)n,
South Carolina's Constitution also includes a Bill of Rights. Many provisions are
identical to those found in the first ten amendments, others afford additional
protections available to persons in our state.
search and seizures With regard to the "particularity" requirement, South
Carolina requires the information sought pursuant to a warrant to be stated
specifically.
Recognize the function and organization of the U.S. Supreme Court? -
(answers)First, as the highest court in the land, it is the court of last resort for
those looking for justice. Second, due to its power of judicial review, it plays an
essential role in ensuring that each branch of government recognizes the limits of
its own power.
SCCJA BLOCK 1 TEST 2025| BRAND NEW ACTUAL
EXAM WITH 100% VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT SOLUTIONS| GUARANTEED VALUE PACK|
ACE YOUR GRADES.
Recognize important historical events that occurred between 1776 and 1791 that
significantly impacted decisions leading to the ratification of the Constitution and
Bill of Rights? - (answers)
Identify the Amendments that make up the Bill of Rights and Protections afforded
by the 1st, 4th, 5th and 6th Amendments? - (answers)1st amendment 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 grievance.
4th amendment The right of the 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 seized
5th amendment No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise
infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in
cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in
time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same
offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb, nor shall be compelled in any
criminal case to be witness against himself, nor be deprived of 6 life, liberty, or
property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for
public use without just compensation.
6th amendment- e 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
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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
Identify the 14th Amendment and what it means for "due process of law? -
(answers)14th amendment 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.
Due Process is defined by Black's Law Dictionary as "the conduct of legal
proceedings according to established rules and principles for the protection and
enforcement of private rights, including notice and the right to a fair hearing
before a tribunal with the power to decide the case". Black's Law Dictionary
Identify the separation of powers concept and determine its application to the
three branches of government and their functions? - (answers)the three branches
of government have coordinating roles. In all situations the need for interaction
between the branches prevents one branch from becoming too powerful.
Legislative The role of the legislative branch is to make laws. Legislators perform
this function by writing and passing new legislation, also by amending and
repealing existing laws.
b. Executive The role of the executive branch is to enforce the law. Law
enforcement officers enforce the law and fall within the executive branch of
government.
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c. Judicial The role of the judicial branch is to interpret laws. The judicial branch
includes all courts provided by law.
Identify which branch of government law enforcement belongs to, and "Peel's
Principles of Modern Law Enforcement"? - (answers)law enforcement belongs to
executive government because they enforce the laws.
Peels Principles:
prevent crime and disorder, secure and maintain public respect, protecting and
preserving life, minimum amount of force, never abuse your power,
Recognize the importance of the South Carolina State Constitution? - (answers)n,
South Carolina's Constitution also includes a Bill of Rights. Many provisions are
identical to those found in the first ten amendments, others afford additional
protections available to persons in our state.
search and seizures With regard to the "particularity" requirement, South
Carolina requires the information sought pursuant to a warrant to be stated
specifically.
Recognize the function and organization of the U.S. Supreme Court? -
(answers)First, as the highest court in the land, it is the court of last resort for
those looking for justice. Second, due to its power of judicial review, it plays an
essential role in ensuring that each branch of government recognizes the limits of
its own power.
