Question

terminology test module six \a\
constitutional law
directions: this is a matching terminology quiz. indicate on a separate sheet of paper whether
you have quiz \a\ or \b\. select the correct definition from the right column that best describes
the term in the left column. write the letter (a-o) next to the corresponding number on your paper.
include your name, period, and row number on your answer sheet.
match the following terms:

1. ______ infraction \t\ta. court’s legal authority act
2. ______ tradition \t\tb. the established form of government in a state;

\t\t\t\t\tsystem of fundamental rules and principles

1. ______ incriminate \t\tc. alteration to something
2. ______ misdemeanor \t\td. binding court decisions
3. ______ defendant \t\te. within, basic to, built-in
4. ______ jeopardy \t\tf. establish the meaning or significance of something
5. ______ unreasonable \t\tg. a statement of facts in writing signed by the party,

\t\t\t\t\tsworn to before an authorized magistrate

1. ______ jurisdiction \t\th. a long-established custom
2. ______ impartial \t\ti. an offense not punishable by imprisonment
3. ______ affidavit \t\tj. all crimes other than felonies and infractions
4. ______ amendment \t\tk. one against whom a civil or criminal action is brought
5. ______ precedent \t\tl. being or going beyond accepted or reasonable limits
6. ______ constitution \t\tm. the risk of being convicted when put on trial for

\t\t\t\t\ta crime

1. ______ inherent \t\tn. to accuse somebody of a crime or error
2. ______ interpret \t\to. not biased; unprejudiced

Explanation:

To solve this matching quiz, we analyze each term and its corresponding definition:

1. infraction: An infraction is a minor offense, often not punishable by imprisonment. So it matches I.
2. tradition: A tradition is a long - established custom. So it matches H.
3. incriminate: To incriminate means to accuse someone of a crime or error. So it matches N.
4. misdemeanor: Misdemeanors are crimes other than felonies and infractions. So it matches J.
5. defendant: A defendant is the one against whom a civil or criminal action is brought. So it matches K.
6. jeopardy: Jeopardy is the risk of being convicted when on trial for a crime. So it matches M.
7. unreasonable: Unreasonable means going beyond accepted or reasonable limits. So it matches L.
8. jurisdiction: Jurisdiction is a court’s legal authority. So it matches A.
9. impartial: Impartial means not biased or unprejudiced. So it matches O.
10. affidavit: An affidavit is a written statement of facts, sworn to before a magistrate. So it matches G.
11. amendment: An amendment is an alteration to something (like a constitution). So it matches C.
12. precedent: Precedents are binding court decisions. So it matches D.
13. constitution: A constitution is the established form of government and system of fundamental rules. So it matches B.
14. inherent: Inherent means within, basic to, or built - in. So it matches E.
15. interpret: To interpret means to establish the meaning or significance of something. So it matches F.

Answer:

1. I
2. H
3. N
4. J
5. K
6. M
7. L
8. A
9. O
10. G
11. C
12. D
13. B
14. E
15. F