Unit 6 AOL - Judicial Branch

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In Gideon v Wainwright (1963) and Miranda v Arizona (1966), the Supreme Court ruled that persons convicted of crimes had been

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denied due process of law

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In the 1960’s, which issue was the focus of the Supreme Court decisions in Mapp v Ohio, Gideon v Wainwright, and Miranda v Arizona?

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rights of the accused

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The police enter an individual’s home without invitation or a warrant and seize evidence to be used against the individual. Which Supreme Court decision may be used to rule this evidence is inadmissible in court?

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Mapp v Ohio

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The Supreme Court has the power to

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interpret the Constitution

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Which federal court exercises both original and appellate jurisdiction? Options: the Supreme Court, court of appeals, district court, the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit

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the Supreme Court

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Which federal court has original jurisdiction over MOST cases heard in federal court?

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district court

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To have a fair trial, a person is guaranteed all of the following EXCEPT: trial within a reasonable time, trial by a jury, adequate defense, media coverage if demanded.

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media coverage if demanded

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The fact that we have federal and state courts is a direct result of the concept of

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federalism

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Which amendment says the federal government must follow due process of law before punishing a person for committing a crime?

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5th Amendment

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The decision of whether a person can be indicted of a serious crime is made by

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a grand jury