FREE MN Bar Individual Rights Questions and Answers

Question 1

What does the Minnesota Human Rights Act primarily protect?

Accepted Answer

Employment and housing discrimination

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Property rights

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Civil liberties

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Intellectual property

Question 2

Under Minnesota law, what is the primary standard for determining whether a juvenile should be tried as an adult?

Accepted Answer

The nature of the offense and the juvenile's age

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The juvenile's prior criminal record

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The socioeconomic status of the juvenile

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The juvenile's school performance

Question 3

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution addresses the right to a fair trial?

Accepted Answer

Sixth Amendment

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Fourth Amendment

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Fifth Amendment

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Eighth Amendment

Question 4

Which of the following rights is protected under the Sixth Amendment?

Accepted Answer

The right to a public trial

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The right to vote

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The right to privacy

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The right to bear arms

Question 5

In Minnesota, which legal principle is used to determine if a search and seizure is reasonable under the Fourth Amendment?

Accepted Answer

Probable cause

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Reasonable suspicion

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Preponderance of the evidence

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Beyond a reasonable doubt