Unit 2 Practice Test Criminology B 25 points multiple choice 1.The Judicial Branch and Courts in the United States 2.United States Supreme Court 3.The International Criminal Court

Question 1 How many courts are specifically created under the Constitution of the United States? a.1 b.3 c.51 d.100

Question 2 Which of the 3 branches of government is responsible for enforcing established laws? a.Legislative b.Executive c.Judicial

Question 3 John Marshall and the idea of Judicial Review is best described as A.The ability of higher courts to review whether rights of the accused were maintained in a lower court B.The review process of Federal Courts looking at how State Courts deal with controversial issues C.The ability of the Supreme Court to look at previous rulings it established and to adjust to changes in society D.The power of the Supreme Court to look at laws that have been established and determine if they overstep the powers of the other branches and void such acts

Question 4 Which of the following Amendments deals with topics like a Grand Jury hearing, double Jeopardy and not having to testify against yourself? a.4 th b.5 th c.6 th d.8 th

Question 5 There are approximately how many courts in the United States? A.1,200 B.6,000 C.16,000 D.60,000

Question 6 Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding the Supreme Court case of Minnesota vs. Carter? A.The appeal of the case was based upon questions of search and seizure B.The case originated in the city of Eagan C.The suspects were arrested with possession of drugs and a gun in their car D.The Minnesota Supreme Court was in agreement with the U.S. Supreme Court on whether or not rights of the accused were violated

Question 7 The case of Graham vs. Florida involving 16 year old Terrance Graham was challenged based upon which of the following Amendments? A.4 th B.5 th C.6 th D.8th

Question 8 Which of the following was NOT listed as a role of the Supreme Court? A.Create new laws B.Interpret and apply the law C.Maintain rights established under the Constitution D.Regulate previously established laws

Question 9 Which of the following is NOT a category of offense as established for the ICC? a.Crimes against peace b.War crimes c.Crimes against humanity d.Crimes against foreign leaders

Question 10 Which of the following was NOT listed as a setback of the ICC today? a.Belief of regional support but not international b.Lack of an enforcement agency c.Major nations of the world not included d.Inability to ever hold successful trials finding accountability for those charged

Answer Key 1.A 2.B 3.D 4.B 5.C 6.D 7.D 8.A 9.D 10.D