Quiz 5 For Perkins C&e

10 Questions | By Kperkins0520 | Last updated: Jan 2, 2013 | Total Attempts: 63

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Ten question quiz in order to review of the NC EOC for Civics and Economics

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1.

What do you call a complaint filed against a defendant in a civil case?
- A.
  
  Lawsuit
- B.
  
  Settlement
- C.
  
  Indictment
- D.
  
  Petition
2.

What type of jurisdiction does the North Carolina District Court have?
- A.
  
  Appellate
- B.
  
  Original
- C.
  
  Original and appellate
- D.
  
  None
3.

Which part of the criminal law process tests the testimony and credibility of a witness?
- A.
  
  Preliminary hearing
- B.
  
  Plea bargaining
- C.
  
  Cross examination
- D.
  
  Sentencing
4.

What is the restrictions put in place to protect citizens from cruel and unusual punishment called?
- A.
  
  Lawsuit
- B.
  
  Cross examination
- C.
  
  Summons
- D.
  
  Mandatory sentencing
5.

What amendment gave women suffrage?
- A.
  
  18th
- B.
  
  15th
- C.
  
  19th
- D.
  
  20th
6.

What is a call to criminal court called?
- A.
  
  Summons
- B.
  
  Subpoena
- C.
  
  Warrant
- D.
  
  Plaintiff
7.

What amendment was expanded by Miranda vs. Arizona?
- A.
  
  4th
- B.
  
  5th
- C.
  
  6th
- D.
  
  2nd
8.

What term refers to the 60 vote majority to end a filibuster?
- A.
  
  Petition
- B.
  
  Cloture
- C.
  
  Closure
- D.
  
  Preliminary
9.

What is it called when the defense attorney offers a lighter sentence in exchange for a guilty plea?
- A.
  
  Cross examination
- B.
  
  Mandatory sentencing
- C.
  
  Plea bargaining
- D.
  
  Original jurisdiction
10.

What court case overturned Plessy vs. Ferguson?
- A.
  
  Miranda vs. Arizona
- B.
  
  Swann vs. Charlotte Mecklenberg
- C.
  
  Regents of UC vs. Bakke
- D.
  
  Brown vs. Board of Education

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