Chapter 4 Quiz 2 Review
Which article of the U.S. Constitution establishes the procedure for making changes to this document?
Article V: The Amendment Process
`Shay's Rebellion was one of the motivating factors in replacing what document with the U.S. Constitution?
The Articles of Confederation
Double jeopardy is the act of trying an individual twice for the same crime.
True
Police power is the extension of authority to the states to make and enforce laws.
True
Prior to the Supreme Court's decision in Mapp v. Ohio, state prosecutors were able to introduce evidence that was _____.
collected from a defendant's property or home without a search warrant
Grand juries do not determine guilt or innocence; rather, they are responsible for _____.
determining if there is enough evidence to try a defendant for a serious felony
When disputes arise as to the meaning or intent of the Constitution, these disputes are considered and resolved by which branch or branches of the government?
judicial