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3

What type of trial does not have a jury?

A
criminal trial
B
federal trial
C
bench trial
D
courtroom trial
4

A coalition of justices is

A
a per curiam.
B
a swing vote.
C
a voting bloc.
D
an amicus curiae.
5

Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition

A
appellate jurisdiction
B
fundamental law
C
misdemeanor
D
common law
E
warrant
6

What is one indication that the Supreme Court is harmonious?

A
more refusal of cases
B
more cases will be heard
C
more unanimous opinions
D
more dissent opinions
7

Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition

A
pardon
B
civil law
C
precedent
D
reprieve
E
item veto
8

What is needed by police to enter a private residence in order to collect evidence?

A
subpoena
B
search warrant
C
a feeling that something is there
D
writ of rite
9

MAIN IDEAS

A
A
B
B
C
C
D
D
10

The general trial courts, on the federal level, are these courts.

A
U.S. Supreme Court
B
U.S. Court of Appeals
C
U.S. Territorial Courts
D
U.S. District Courts
11

This type of law involves felony and misdemeanor.

A
common law
B
civil law
C
international law
D
criminal law
13

Between the general trial court, at the state level, and the state Supreme Court are these courts.

A
justice of the peace courts
B
tax courts
C
juvenile courts
D
appellate or appeals courts
14

CRITICAL THINKING Demonstrating Reasoned Judgment Based on your readings, determine the limits on a reasonable expectation of privacy.

Answer:

A reasonable expectation of privacy depends on the situation. It is generally strongest in the home and weaker in public places or when a person voluntarily shares information with others. Privacy is not absolute: consent, a valid warrant, or certain legally recognized exceptions can allow a search. Still, the government should have a legitimate legal basis for intruding on someone’s privacy, and the intrusion should be limited to what is justified by the circumstances.

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