Home School Christian School Guide to Don Browns

Navy Justice Series

Teach your homeschooler about the legal, spiritual and political issues facing
America today! Train them to stand in the arena!

Book 1
TREASON

TEACHERS GUIDE

2012
By Don Brown

From the Author

Dear Home School Parent and Christian School Administrator,
Would you like to train your students to tackle the legal, geo-political and spiritual issues
facing America today? Do you to equip them with the educational tools that will make a
difference for the good in the public arena? Would you like them to understand the fundamental
rights set forth in the Bill of Rights that cannot be found in any teaching curriculum anywhere in
America?
My name is Don Brown, and years before my best-selling novel TREASON was
published, a novel that in November of 2009 skyrocketed to number 1 in the world on the
amazon.com bestsellers list for fiction, I was a home school parent. Later, I served on the school
board and became Chairman of the Board of Carmel Christian School in Matthews, NC.
During those years, my passion for Christian education grew.
So in 2004, when I signed my first contract with Zondervan for TREASON and
HOSTAGE, I set out with a goal not only to entertain my readers, but also to add an exciting,
biblically-based educational component to my novels. I wanted to write fiction about the realtime, modern legal and geo-political issues facing the world today. The novel TREASON, which
has been called the novel that predicted Fort Hood, features a storyline touching upon five of
the ten amendments in the Bill of Rights, various issues and insights into radical Islam versus
Christianity, the US military, the American criminal justice system, and other issues we must
confront in the Twenty-First Century.
Now, in the fulfillment of a vision of an educational product to help train a new
generation of Americans to stand up tomorrow and defend our faith and defend our
Constitutional form of government, I am pleased to join Zondervan Publishing Company in
introducing the HOME SCHOOL/CHRISTIAN SCHOOL GUIDE TO THE NAVY JUSTICE
SERIES.
Would you like to teach your students the ugly secrets of radical Islam, so that they can
expose the truth to the advocates of political correctness who claim theres no difference between
Islam and evangelical Christianity?
Want your kids to understand the officer ranks in the US military?
How about exposing your students to the history of modern-day Israel?
What about an overview of how forensic evidence works in the US Court System?

Sadly, this valuable information is not taught effectively in any curriculum anywhere.
Many Americans say they support the Constitution. Yet, most have no clue about the basic
principles of the Constitution or our judicial system. In this sense, our educational system, both
secular and Christian, has failed us. If youre convinced that a unique educational approach is
needed in America to equip young, future leaders to be able to stand in the arena, and to defend
the Constitution and the Gospel with polished intelligence and clarity, then we share the same
passion.
Heres how you can introduce your student to the most exciting and unique educational
opportunity of its kind in the country! First, have your student read the novel TREASON. This
exciting novel, which is well-suited for levels from grades 8 12, can be read easily in two to
three days, but we suggest taking a week to digest the novel. TREASON can be purchased online
at amazon.com, barnesandoble.com, christianbook.com, or directly online from Zondervan. If
you have an e-reader like a Kindle or Nook, these can be valuable in having your students
research the book after reading it.
Then, lead your students in a discussion about TREASON.
After that, your students start working through the HOME SCHOOL/CHRISTIAN
SCHOOL GUIDE TO THE NAVY JUSTICE SERIES for Book 1, TREASON.
Feel free to preview the Teachers Guide, and to pick and choose whatever you would
like to teach from. But for the richest educational experience, we recommend that your students
work through the entire guide at their own pace. Youll discover constitutional principles
interspersed throughout, including issues and storylines about the First, Second, Fourth, Fifth,
and Sixth Amendments, which are five of the most important Amendments in the Bill of Rights.
Some of the answers can be found in the novel, and many others can be found easily by
internet research from sources like Wikipedia and others. This is a valuable and exciting learning
experience they wont forget! The answer key gives you, as the Christian educator, all the
guidance you need to a new world of learning that your students wont be exposed to anywhere
else.
Give your student the tools to fight the good fight, to finish the race, and to keep the
faith!
Wishing rich blessings for you and your family,

Don Brown
Charlotte, NC
April 12, 2012
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Home School Christian School Guide to Don Browns

Navy Justice Series

Teach your homeschooler about the legal, spiritual and political issues facing
America today! Train them to stand in the arena!

Book 1 TREASON
After Reading TREASON, answer and be prepared to discuss the following:

From Prologue
1. The Novel TREASON opens in Switzerland. How many official languages does Switzerland
have and what are they?
ANSWER Switzerland has four official languages. These are German, French, Italian and
Romansh.
2. Which language is spoken primarily in Switzerland?
ANSWERGerman is spoken by 64 per cent of the population, followed by French, Italian
and Romansh, in that order.
3. What is the most unique feature about the Swiss Army?
ANSWER Switzerland has a militia, meaning that citizens also serve as soldiers to be
called up in the Swiss Army in time of war. Under the Swiss Militia system, the government
requires automatic rifles and/or semiautomatic pistols to be kept in the homes of all males
aged 20 to 42.
4. Did the Nazis have a plan to invade Switzerland during World War II?
Answer Yes. Hitler raged against Switzerland, and referred to it as a pimple on the face
of Europe.

5. What was the name of the Nazi battle plans for invading Switzerland?
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ANSWER Operation Tannenbaum.

6. Even though Switzerland is one of the smallest nations in the world, why do you think
Switzerland was the only nation in Western Europe that was not invaded by Nazi Germany
during World War II? http://www.stephenhalbrook.com/articles/guns-crime-swiss.html
ANSWER Many reasons are given. But perhaps the most compelling reason is that the
Swiss Citizenry was heavily armed in their homes, and Swiss citizens were proficient with
their weapons. A Nazi invasion would have been costly, as Swiss citizens had the arms to
fire on their German invaders in the streets. Many believe that Swiss Gun laws, which
encouraged the population to be heavily-armed, is the principle reason that deterred the
Nazis from invading and allowed it to remain free.
http://theroadtoemmaus.org/RdLb/21PbAr/Pl/WrldUN/Switz01.htm
7. What are the Bill of Rights in the US Constitution?
ANSWER The Bill of Rights are the First Ten Amendments to the United States
Constitution.
8. When were the Bill of Rights Ratified, and why were they passed after passage of the First Three
Articles?
ANSWER The Bill of Rights were ratified December 15, 1791. After the First Three
Articles of Constitution were ratified, setting up the three co-equal branches of the federal
government, including the executive (president), legislative (Congress) and judiciary
(courts), a number of the founders grew concerned that the Constitution itself, while
creating the framework for government, did not reserve individual rights to citizens to
protect citizens against an all-powerful government. Thus, the Bill of Rights was ratified in
December of 1791.
9. Which Founder was most insistent that the states pass a Bill of Rights?
ANSWER Although James Madison drafted the Bill of Rights, it was THOMAS
JEFFERSON who was most insistent on their passage. Although he drafted the Declaration
of Independence, Jefferson was out of the country, serving as ambassador to France when
the Constitution was ratified. Jefferson became alarmed that the Constitution did not
contain a Bill of Rights to protect citizens against the abuses of government. He began to
write Madison about this and to press his point of view. Enough of the founders were
persuaded by Jeffersons viewpoint, and the BILL OF RIGHTS was passed by Congress
and ratified by the states.
10. Which amendment to the Constitution, in the Bill of Rights, did the Founders include based upon
the History of Switzerland?

ANSWER -- The Second Amendment. Please Read the article entitled The Swiss Militia A
model for America. http://itistreason.wordpress.com/2011/02/27/the-swiss-militia-a-model-foramerica/

11. What basic fundamental right is guaranteed by the Second Amendment?

ANSWERThe Right to Bear Arms.
12. Why do you think the Founders were influenced by the Swiss to place this amendment in the Bill
of Rights?
ANSWER: Hint. Start with reading this article by this website by Stephen P. Hallbrook in
the Wall Street Journal Europe:
http://www.theblessingsofliberty.com/articles/article11.html. While some claim that the
Right to Bear Arms was made a part of the Constitution to ensure that hunters could shoot
game, this is not a true claim. The Founding Fathers wanted to put arms in the hands of the
people to prevent tyrants from ever taking control of the people in the United States of
America.
13. What are the words of the Second Amendment to the Constitution?

ANSWER: A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state,
the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.

14. Why does the author choose Madison Avenue in New York as the scene of Diane Colcernians
Modeling Agency, Femme do Monde?
ANSWER: Madison Avenue in New York is known as being the most prominent area in the
nation for advertising.

From Chapter 1
1. Chapter 1 opens at the US Naval Base in San Diego. What are the three largest naval bases
operated by the US Navy, and where are they located?
ANSWER:
1. US Naval Base Norfolk, VA; 2. US Naval Station San Diego, CA;
3. US Naval Air Station, Jacksonville, FL
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20110415200246AAkvmYw

2. Lieutenant Zack Brewer is an officer in the US Navy. In Chapter 1, he is reporting to Vice

Admiral John F. Ayers. Name the officer ranks in the US Navy starting with the lowest
officer rank of ensign and moving to the highest officer rank of admiral. Also what does each
officer wear on his or her collar to signify his rank? Note that the Navy has the same officer
rank structure as the US Coast Guard.
ANSWER:
Ensign (lowest ranking officer) (Wears a single gold bar on his collars)
Lieutenant Junior Grade (Wears a single silver bar on his collars)
Lieutenant (Wears two silver bars on his collars, referred to as railroad tracks)
Lieutenant Commander (Wears a gold oak leaf on his collars).
Commander (Wears a silver oak leaf on his collars).
Captain (Wears a silver eagle on his collars.
Rear Admiral Lower Half (one star admiral) (Wears one silver star on his collars).
Rear Admiral (two-star admiral) (Wears two silver stars on his collars).
Vice-Admiral (three-star admiral) (Wears three silver stars on his collars).
Admiral (four-star admiral) (Wears four silver stars on his collars).
3.

Name the officer ranks in the US Army starting with the lowest officer rank of second
Lieutenant and moving to the highest officer rank of general.
ANSWER:
Second Lieutenant (lowest ranking officer) (Wears a single gold bar on his collars)
First Lieutenant JG (Wears a single silver bar on his collars)
Captain (Wears two silver on his collars, referred to as railroad tracks)
Major (Wears a gold oak leaf on his collars).
Lieutenant Colonel (Wears a silver oak leaf on his collars).
Colonel (Wears a silver eagle on his collars).
Brigadier General (one star admiral) (Wears one silver star on his collars).
Major General (two-star admiral) (Wears two silver stars on his collars).
Lieutenant General (three-star admiral) (Wears three silver stars on his collars).
General (four-star admiral) (Wears four silver stars on his collars).

4. A captain in the US Army is equivalent to what officer rank in the US Navy and US Coast
Guard?
ANSWER: A captain in the US Army is the equivalent to a Lieutenant in the US Navy
and US Coast Guard.
5. A captain in the US Navy and the US Coast Guard is equivalent to what officer rank in the
US Army, US Air Force and US Marine Corps?
ANSWER: A captain in the US Navy and US Coast Guard is the equivalent of a colonel
in the US Army, US Air Force and US Marine Corps.
6. What is the difference between an officer and an enlisted person in the US Military?
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ANSWER: Enlisted people in the US Military are lower in rank than officers, and are
under the command of officers. Also, officers receive a commission from the President
and serve at the pleasure of the president. Enlisted persons enter the military by
signing an enlistment contract.

7. What is the Uniform Code of Military Justice?

ANSWER: The Uniform Code of Military Justice, or UCMJ, as it is frequently called,
is the criminal code that sets forth all crimes under the military law of the United States.
It applies to service members in all five branches of the United States military. Any
member of the US military violating the UCMJ will be subject to punishment under the
military justice system.
8. What is a military court-martial?
ANSWER: A military court-martial is a criminal trial brought against a member of the
US military who has been accused of violating the UCMJ.
9. In Chapter 1, we meet a Navy SEAL, Captain Buck Noble? What is a Navy SEAL, and what
is the mission of the SEALS?
ANSWER: A Navy SEAL is a highly elite, special forces member of the United States
Navy. SEAL stands for Sea Air and Land, meaning that a SEAL team may attack
from either the sea, the air, or by land.

From Chapter 2
1. Chapter 2 references a Muslim sailor attending a Muslim religious service on a Saturday at
the San Diego Navy Base. What Amendment to the Constitution deals with freedom of
religion?
ANSWER: The First Amendment to the Constitution protects Freedom of Religion in
America.
2. What is the very FIRST freedom guaranteed in the First Amendment to the United States
Constitution?
ANSWER: Freedom of Religion
3. What does the First Amendment say about Freedom of Religion in America?

ANSWER: The portion of the First Amendment guaranteeing Freedom of Religion

provides as follows: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or
prohibiting the free exercise thereof.

4. What is the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment and what does it mean?
ANSWER: The Establishment Clause is at the beginning of the First Amendment
and states, simply, that Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion.
Simply put, the Establishment Clause prohibits the Congress from passing a law establishing a
national religion in the United States. Therefore, if the Congress passed a law declaring, for
example, that the Southern Baptists, or the United Methodist, or the Catholic Church, or any
other denomination were to become the national denomination of the United States, this would
be an unconstitutional law and would violate the Establishment Clause.
The founding fathers wrote this into the First Amendment because Britain did in fact have a
national denomination, namely the Church of England, and the founders did not want to favor
any of the several Christian denominations in the United States at the time, and did not wish to
pass legislation establishing a national religion or a national denomination.
It should be noted that some people, and indeed some judges, including some Supreme Court
justices, have misinterpreted the Establishment Clause over the years. For example, some have
claimed that a manger scene on the public square, or the Ten Commandments hanging in a
public building, or a Baptist Pastor praying at a public school, violate the Establishment Clause.
The liberal position would attempt to make the argument that a manger scene on the public
square would violate the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment.
However, to come to this conclusion, one must take liberties and stretch the Establishment
Clause beyond what is actually written. This is because the Establishment Clause refers to the
Congress passing a law. A manger scene is not the result of the Congress passing a law. A Baptist
preacher praying at a public school in Jesus name also has nothing to do with Congress passing
a law. The Ten Commandments hanging in a state courthouse is not the result of Congress or
any other legislative body passing a law.

5. What is the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment and what does it mean?
ANSWER: The Free Exercise is at the beginning of the First Amendment and states,
simply, that Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or
prohibiting the free exercise thereof. The phrase or prohibiting the free exercise thereof is the
Free Exercise Clause. This prohibits Congress from passing a law that would block someones
right to worship. So if Congress passed a law prohibiting a pastor from praying in Jesus name
in church, or if Congress passed a law banning the Methodist Church, that would be
unconstitutional and would violate the Free Exercise Clause.

6. What is a fundamental right as set forth in the Constitution?

ANSWER:
These are rights set forth in the Bill of Rights (first Ten
Amendments) that are designed to protect the freedom of the individual against the
tyranny of government.
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7. What five fundamental rights are guaranteed by the First Amendment?

ANSWER:

1.Freedom of Religion
2. Freedom of Speech
3. Freedom of the Press
4. Right of the people to peaceably assemble
5. Right to petition the government for a redress of grievances

8. Is there anything written into the First Amendment that would prevent a Baptist or a
Methodist preacher from praying in Jesus name at a public high school football game?
ANSWER: No. The Establishment Clause of the First Amendment prohibits Congress
from passing a law to establish a national religion. Unless Congress has passed a law,
then the Methodist Preacher praying in Jesus name has not violated the Constitution.
It should be noted however, that certain groups like the ACLU and certain liberal
judges would claim that such a prayer does violate the Establishment clause. However,
such a prayer, unless Congress has passed a law, does not violate the language of the
Establishment Clause.
9. Is the phrase Separation of Church and State written into the Constitution?
ANSWER: No. This phrase is found nowhere in the Constitution. The Phrase came
from a letter that Thomas Jefferson wrote to the Danbury Baptist Association of
Danbury, Connecticut, in 1802. The Danbury Baptists were a religious minority in
Connecticut, and they wrote Jefferson expressing their fear that the legislature might
pass laws affecting their religious freedom. Jefferson wrote back, and cited the
Establishment clause, and then added that the Constitution had built a wall of
separation between Church and State.
So the phrase, separation between Church and State has never been used in the
Constitution, but rather, in a letter from Jefferson to assure this group of Baptists that
the Legislature would not pass any laws affecting them.
It should be noted, however, that this phrase, separation between Church and State,
has often been taken out of context and has been used by certain anti-religious groups ,
and especially anti-Christian groups, to claim that activities such as manger scenes, and
hanging the Ten Commandments violates the Establishment Clause.
10. Chapter 2 references an article entitled Church Attracts Sailors to Course on Cults. What is
a Cult?
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ANSWER: A Cult is a group of people who are subjected to mind control, often
hypnotic mind control. Usually, a Cult revolves around a central, charismatic leader,
who may be dead and may be alive, and embraces a creed that is either harmful to
themselves, or harmful to others.
11. At Chapter 2, Lieutenant Commander Muhammad Olajuwon, a US Navy Chaplain, becomes
Angry over a newspaper report in the San Diego Union. What makes Olajuwon so angry?
ANSWER: The article refers to Islam as a cult.
12. At page 24, Olajuwon claims that the article defames the prophet Muhammad, declaring the
great prophet of Allah to be a child molester! Is this allegation in fact true?
ANSWER: Yes, by most legal standards that allegation would be true. History shows
that Mohammed had sexual relations with a nine-year old child named Aisha, and went
on to marry her when she was nine or ten years old. Under most legal standards around
the world, it is illegal to have sex with a child, for the protection of the child. But
Mohammed did just that, and thus, is often referred to as a child molester.
13. What does the Rev. Jeff Spletto claim is but one way to heaven?
ANSWER: Spletto claims that Jesus Christ and Christ alone is the only way to heaven.
14. Does Rev. Splettos claim place his beliefs at odds with the other Cults listed in the
Chapter? How or how not?
ANSWER: In several respects. First, Spletto claims that Christianity is exclusionary. To
this extent, Jesus is the only way to enter Heaven. This excludes Muhammad, Buddha,
Confucius or anyone else as a way to Heaven except for Jesus.
Second, Spletto claims that Jesus is immortal, that he rose from the dead and that he is
in fact alive today. This brings Christianity at odds with other religions and cults, in
that the founders of those cults and religions are all dead, and in most instances, such
as in the case of Islam, the graves of the bodies of the founders of those cults and
religions can be located.
Third the central figure of Christianity, Jesus, never harmed anyone during the course
of his time on earth. This puts him at odds with others like Mohammed, who for
example, molested a nine year-old child, among other evil works.
Finally, the cults and religions Spletto speaks of all claim that humans must actually do
something to earn their way to heaven or paradise. In contrast, Christianity teaches that
no one can do enough good works to earn ones way into Heaven, but rather, only faith
in Christ alone who did all the works by dying on the cross on behalf of sinners.

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From Chapter 3
1. Chapter 3 has Lieutenant Zack Brewer reading a report from the Naval Criminal Investigative
Service (NCIS). What is the Naval Criminal Investigative Service?
ANSWER: The Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) is a civilian law
enforcement and investigative agency that investigates crimes within the Department of
the Navy and the Marine Corps.
2. According to the NCIS report, Subsequent DNA tests proved Blount was the Assailant.
What is DNA testing, and how is it used in criminal investigations?

ANSWER: DNA) is a nucleic acid containing the genetic instructions used in the
development and functioning of all known living organisms. DNA testing allows
investigators and forensic scientists to read genetic codes within humans, and in
many cases to positively identify criminal activity. For example, investigators
can examine saliva, or blood, or hair, or flesh, or any bodily fluids or parts and
discover a persons DNA, and then match the DNA to that person. This process
is formally termed DNA profiling, but may also be called "genetic
fingerprinting." Some people, who have been falsely imprisoned on charges such
as rape, have later had their convictions overturned because DNA testing has
proven their innocence.
3. Ensign Marianne Landrieu is a graduate of the US Naval Academy. Name each of the
military service academies in the United States, and state where each is located.
ANSWER: The United States Naval Academy is located in Annapolis, Maryland. The
United States Military Academy is located in West Point, New York. The United States
Air Force Academy is located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The United States Coast
Guard Academy is located in New London, Connecticut.
4. How does a student gain admission to a military service academy such as the US Naval
Academy at Annapolis?
ANSWER: Ordinarily, students must be nominated by a Congressman, a US Senator
or the Vice-President of the United States. Once a student has been nominated, then he
or she must clear the admissions office to be accepted as a student.
5. What are the benefits to a student who gains admission to a military service academy such as
the US Naval Academy at Annapolis?
ANSWER: Students admitted receive a full scholarship, which includes room, board,
books and tuition. Additionally, students receive a cash stipend ranging from 100 to 400
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dollars per month. Additionally, Naval Academy midshipmen are eligible to fly at no
cost on a Space A basis on US military aircraft to various points around the globe.
6. What are the requirements expected of a student who gains admission to a military service
academy such as the US Naval Academy at Annapolis?
ANSWER: Depending on the career path chosen by the student, graduates will serve as
active-duty officers in the United States military for a period of five to nine years
following graduation.
From Chapter 4
1. Chapter 4 has the Rev. Jeff Spletto leading the discussion of Christianity and Islam: What
are the Differences? In this discussion, Spletto claims that It is also a historical fact that
Muhammad tortured, maimed and murdered many people who were his political opponents.
Is Rev. Splettos claim true? Research this question and give your answer.
ANSWER: This is true. In March 624, Muhammad led some three hundred warriors in a raid
on a Meccan merchant caravan. Muhammad would use military force to try and force people to
accept and acquiesce to Islam. In this case, the Muslims set an ambush for the Meccans at
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Badr.
Aware of the plan, the Meccan caravan eluded the Muslims.
Meanwhile, a force
from Mecca was sent to protect the caravan, continuing forward to confront the Muslims upon
hearing that the caravan was safe. The Battle of Badr began in March 624. Though
outnumbered more than three-to-one, the Muslims won the battle, killing at least forty-five
Meccans with only fourteen Muslims dead. They also succeeded in killing many Meccan leaders,

Later that same month, Muhammad led his force outside to the mountain of Uhud (where the
Meccans had camped) and fought the Battle of Uhud on March 23. Although the Muslim army
had the best of the early encounters, indiscipline on the part of strategically-placed archers led to
a Muslim defeat, with 75 Muslims killed including Hamza, Muhammad's uncle and one of the
best known martyrs in the Muslim tradition. The Meccans did not pursue the Muslims further,
but marched back to Mecca declaring victory.
In 630, Muhammad marched on Mecca with an enormous force, said to number more than ten
thousand men. With minimal casualties, Muhammad took control of Mecca and forced most
Meccans to convert to Islam. Afterwards, Muhammad continued his warfare in the Arabian
peninsula, forcing people to convert to Islam or die.

2. Spletto claims that in 623 AD, Muhammad moved from Mecca to Medina and that he went
from being a peaceful preacher to becoming violent. Where are Mecca and Medina Located?
ANSWER: Mecca and Medina are located on the Arabian Peninsula in present-day
Saudi Arabia
3. How far are they from one another?
ANSWER: Medina is 210 miles or 338 kilometers NORTH of Mecca.
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4. Spletto claims that Muhammad attacked a group known as the Quraizi Jews (also known as
the Qurayza Jews), and that he murdered men in cold blood, and sold women and children
into slavery. Who were the Quraizi Jews? Is this claim true or untrue?

ANSWER: The Qurayza Jews, or Quraizi Jews were a tribe of Jews who
lived in the City of Medina. In AD 627, Muhammad committed an atrocity

against the last remaining major tribe of Jews in Medina: the Qurayza.
Muhammad beheaded the men and the pubescent boys and enslaved
the women and children. In doing this, he wiped an entire tribe "off the
map." The Jews had surrendered to Muhammad. After they
surrendered and were in captivity, over 800 men and boys were
beheaded at his order.
So yes, the charges made by the Rev. Spletto in the novel are historically
accurate. Muhammad did in fact order the brutal murder and
execution of 800 boys and men, who had been captured, and sold
women and children into slavery. Links documenting this massacre are
provided below.
http://answering-islam.org/Authors/Arlandson/qurayza_jews.htm
http://www.thereligionofpeace.com/Muhammad/myths-mu-qurayza.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banu_Qurayza

5. By contrast, did Jesus ever cause physical harm to anyone or advocate physical harm to
anyone?
ANSWER: No. Unlike Muhammad, there is no historical evidence whatsoever that
Jesus ever harmed anyone. About 700 years before Jesus was born, the prophet Isaiah
described him as the coming Prince of Peace. (Isaiah 9:6). Unlike Muhammad, who
was greatly violent, Jesus preached a doctrine of peace, telling his disciples to turn the
other cheek (Matthew 5:39), to love your enemies (Matthew 5:44), to pray for those
who persecute you (Matthew 4:44); and if someone demands your shirt, give him
your coat as well (Matthew 5:40).
The shocking contrast between the violent Muhammad and the peaceful, loving Christ
could not be starker.
The historical facts show that the contrast between Jesus and Muhammad shows on one
hand a murderer, (Muhammad) versus on the other hand, a man of love and peace
(Jesus).
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6. Spletto speaks of three tragic dates in American history. What happen on each of these dates?
December 7, 1941? November 22, 1963? September 11, 2001?
ANSWER:
December 7, 1941 marked the Japanese attack of the US Navy base at Pearl Harbor,
Hawaii.
November 22, 1963 marked the assassination of President John F . Kennedy.
September 11, 2001 marked the Islamic attack on the World Trade Center Towers in
New York City and on the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia.
7. Spletto claims that Muhammads body was buried in a tomb at his death. Is this true? Where
can the tomb of Muhammad be found? Are Muhammads remains in that tomb?
ANSWER: Muhammad died on June 8, 632 AD, at the age of 63. He died after
becoming Ill. Muhammad is buried in the Al-Masjid al-Nabawi (Mosque of the Prophet) in the
city of Medina in Saudi Arabia. This is the same city in which he ordered the beheading of 800
Jewish men and boys who were part of the Qurayza Jews. He was buried in what was his wife
Aishas house. Aisha, who was one of several wives Muhammad had, was the nine year old child
that he violated and had sex with, and married when she was still a child. Later a mosque was
built over the site and the grave of Muhammad, where Muhammads body was placed. Millions
of Muslims visit Muhammads grave each year at Medina on their pilgrimage to Mecca.

8.

Where can the tomb of Jesus be found? Are Jesus remains in that tomb? Why or why not?
ANSWER: Jesus body was place in a tomb in Jerusalem, was covered with a large
stone, and guarded by Roman soldiers, who had been ordered by Pilate to stand guard
over the tomb and let no one approach it. However the tomb was suddenly opened upon
Jesus resurrection, and unlike Muhammad, there is no tomb currently holding Jesus
body.

9. How many eyewitnesses saw Jesus alive after his resurrection from the dead?
ANSWER: Over 500 altogether! The sightings of Jesus after his resurrection
are recorded in six different books of the New Testament, including Matthew,
Mark, Luke, John, Acts and First Corinthians. There were many witnesses of
the resurrection, with references as set forth below.
Paul lists many of these witness in 1Corinthians 15:3-8
a. Jesus was seen by Cephas (Simon Peter) - cf. Luke 24:34
b. Jesus was seen by the twelve (apostles) - cf. Luke 24:36-43;
Acts 1:2-3
c. He was seen by five hundred people at one time (probably in
Galilee) - cf. Matthew 28:10,16-17
d. He was seen by James, the Lord's brother
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e. He was seen by Paul, on the road to Damascus - Acts 22:6-10

Other appearances are recorded in the Scriptures
a. To Mary Magdalene - Mark 16:9; John 20:14
b. To other women returning from the tomb - Matt 28:9,10
c. To two disciples on the road to Emmaus - Luke 24:13-33
d. To the apostles, Thomas absent - John 20:19-24
e. To the apostles, Thomas present - John 20:26-29
f. To seven disciples by the Lake of Tiberias (Sea of Galilee)
- John 21:1-23
g. To the apostles at the ascension - Acts 1:3-12
-- Over a period of forty days, over 500 people saw Jesus after
His death!
10. Who was Josephus, and what did he report about Jesus resurrection?
ANSWER: Josephus was a first-century Jewish historian who lived from
approximately 37 AD to 100 AD. Of Roman allegiance, Josephus documented in his
historical writings some of the events from First Century Jewish History, and also
documented historical events regarding the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus. In his
great historical work entitled Antiquities of the Jews, written around 93-94 AD, he
references Jesus in two books, namely books 18 and 20.
11. Within his great historical work called the Antiquities, Josephus wrote a famous passage
called Testimonium Flavionum. What is the Testimonium Flavionum?
ANSWER:
Book 18 Chapter 3 of the Antiquities contains a well-known passage to Jesus Christ called
the Testimonium Flavionum described as "the most discussed passage in all of Josephus' writings
and perhaps in all ancient literature."
The Testimonium Flavionum speaks of the death and resurrection of Jesus, and goes in to detail
about how Pilate condemned him on a cross, and how Jesus appeared alive on the third day.
Josephuss words in the Testimonium Flavionum are as follows:
Now there was about this time Jesus, a wise man, if it be lawful to call him a man; for he
was a doer of wonderful works, a teacher of such men as receive the truth with pleasure. He
drew over to him both many of the Jews and many of the Gentiles. He was [the] Christ. And
when Pilate, at the suggestion of the principal men amongst us, had condemned him to the
cross, those that loved him at the first did not forsake him; for he appeared to them alive
again the third day; as the divine prophets had foretold these and ten thousand other
wonderful things concerning him. And the tribe of Christians, so named from him, are not
extinct at this day.

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12. What is the significance of Josephus and the Testimonium Flavionum to the account of Jesus
crucifixion and resurrection?
ANSWER: The Testimonium Flavionum, written by Josephus the Jewish historian, is a historical
account written by the best-known Jewish historian of the day which documents the crucifixion
and resurrection of Jesus and also documents his miracles (calling them wonderful works.
Note too he calls Jesus a wise man and a teacher of such men as receive the truth with
pleasure. He says for he [Jesus] appeared to them alive again the third day.
This is historically important in that it shows that Jewish history also records the miracles,
crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus.

13. In the novel TREASON, at pages 36, 37 and 39, Neptune demanded that Rev. Spletto
denounce Christianity or die. What was Splettos response?
ANSWER: Spletto refused to denounce Christianity and is prepared to die rather than
denounce. At page 37, Spletto said I cant do that. I can only tell the truth: Jesus Christ
is the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father but by him.
14. At page 36 of the novel, how does Petty Officer Neptune respond when Rev. Spletto refuses
to denounce Christianity?
ANSWER: Neptune pulls out a hand grenade and holds it over the head of a young girl
who reminded him of his sister. He then demands, Cease blaspheming the holy prophet
Peace be upon him or die with the rest of the infidels.
15. In what ways does Neptunes reaction mirror the military actions of Muhammad and his
actions against the Qurayza Jews?
ANSWER: Like Muhammad, who is widely considered the founder of Islam, his
follower Petty Officer Neptune is prepared to kill and murder others to advance the
cause of Islam.

From Chapter 5
1. Chapter 5 states that the Rev. Jeff Spletto attended Southwestern Seminary in Dallas, Texas.
What is a Seminary?
ANSWER: Per Wikipedia, a Seminary is defined as follows: A seminary, theological
college, or divinity school is an institution of secondary or post-secondary education for
educating students (sometimes called seminarians) in theology, generally to prepare them
for ordination as clergy or for other ministry. The English word is taken from the
Latin seminarium, translated as seed-bed, an image taken from the Council of
[1]
Trent document Cum adolescentium aetas which called for the first modern seminaries. As
such, in the West the term usually refers to Roman Catholic educational institutes, but has
widened to include other Christian denominations and American Jewish institutions.

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2. Name two seminaries in your denomination and state what the mission statement is of those
seminaries.
ANSWER: The Answer will upon the denomination of the student. A smattering of
examples is as follows:
Reformed:

Calvin Theological Seminary (Michigan)

Canadian Reformed Theological Seminary (Hamilton, Ontario)

Chesapeake Reformed Theological Seminary (Maryland)

City Seminary (California)

Covenant Theological Seminary (Missouri)

Erskine Theological Seminary (South Carolina)

Baptist:

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (North Carolina)

Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (Kentucky)

Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (Texas)

Episcopal

Berkeley Divinity School at Yale (Connecticut)

Bexley Hall (Ohio)

The Church Divinity School of the Pacific (California)

Episcopal Divinity School (Massachusetts)

Episcopal Theological Seminary of the Southwest (Texas)

Pentecostal & Charismatic

Assemblies of God Theological Seminary (Missouri)

Oral Roberts University School of Theology (Oklahoma)

Pentecostal Theological Seminary (Tennessee)

Regent University School of Divinity (Virginia)

The King's College and Seminary (California)

From Chapter 6
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1. Chapter 6 begins with Lieutenant Diane Colcernian going to the Navy brig to meet her client,
Petty Officer Blount. Lieutenant Colcernian is Petty Officer Blounts defense counsel. She
explains to him the attorney-client privilege. What is the attorney-client privilege?
ANSWER: The attorney-client privilege is a time-honored principle in American law
which means that anything that is discussed privately between an attorney and his client
is privileged. What is discussed privately cannot be used against a client. The
information remains a secret under the law. Therefore, for example, if a client tells his
lawyer that he (the client) has committed a crime, the lawyer cannot be forced to tell
this information to anyone because of the attorney-client privilege.
2. Suppose you are an attorney. Suppose you have just been retained to represent a client who
has been charged with breaking into a laundry mat. The client comes into your office for the
first time and tells you that he did in fact break into the laundry mat and steal fifty dollars.
Suppose the next day, you receive a subpoena from the district attorney to come to court and
testify against the client based upon the clients confession to you. Can you be forced to
testify against your client and repeat what he has told you, in order to help the state convict
him? Why or why not?
ANSWER: No. You cannot be forced to testify against your client and you cannot be
forced to repeat anything the client has told you. This is because the information the
client has given you that he did in fact break into the laundry mat and steal the money
is protected by the attorney-client privilege.

From Chapter 7
1. Chapter 7 begins with a navy Petty Officer, Petty Officer Sulayman, speaking with an Islamic
Chaplain, Lieutenant Commander Reska. Sulayman speaks of the Hadiths. What are the
Hadiths?
ANSWER: Hadiths are acts or sayings that are claimed to have been said by
Mohammed, or approved by Mohammed. They were written by Islamic Scholars
starting about two hundred years after Mohammeds death, and are an important part
of Islamic law today.
2. How are the Hadiths different from the Koran?
ANSWER: The Hadiths there are six major sets of them were written after the
Koran, and are supposed to shed light on what the Koran means, as they supposedly
contain the words and commands of Mohammed. The Hadiths that Muslims rely on
most are the Bukhari Hadiths. The Koran is considered the supreme authoritative book
in Islam. The Hadiths are secondary in importance to the Koran.
3. How many chapters are in the Koran?
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ANSWER: The Koran has 114 Chapters. These chapters are called Suras.
4. What is Jihad?
ANSWER: Jihad is the process by which a Muslim engages in war and murders others
and commits acts of terrorism against others to advance the cause of Islam.
5. Does the Koran call for Jihad?
ANSWER: Yes, in at least seven different chapters (Suras) the Koran calls for Jihad.
For example, Sura 9:30 refers to both Christians and Jews as infidels, and calls for
making war upon them.
http://contenderministries.org/islam/jihadinquran.php
6. Do the Hadiths call for Jihad?
ANSWER: Yes. At least five Hadiths call for Jihad. One Hadith says that Jihad is the
most important thing for a Muslim next to becoming Islamic. (Volume

1, Book 2,

Number 25, Narrated Abu Huraira).

7. What do the Hadiths say should happen to anyone who leaves Islam?
ANSWER: According to the Hadiths, anyone who leaves Islam should be killed.

(Volume 4, Book 52, Number 260, Narrated Ikrima)

From Chapter 8
1. Chapter 8 begins with the Israeli Ambassador to the US giving a history of modern-day
Israel. He first mentions a document signed by Britain in 1917 known as the Balfour
Declaration. What is the Balfour Declaration?

ANSWER: At the end of World War I, when Britain defeated the Ottoman
Turks, she controlled lands in the Middle East formerly controlled by Turkey.
This included the area of Palestine, the area that included Jerusalem and ancient
Israel. The Balfour Declaration of 1917 (dated 2 November 1917) was a letter from Great
Britains Foreign Secretary Arthur James Balfour to Baron Rothschild, a leader of the British
Jewish community, for transmission to the Zionist Federation of Great Britain and Ireland. It
provided that:
His Majesty's government view with favour the establishment in Palestine of a national
home for the Jewish people, and will use their best endeavours to facilitate the achievement
of this object, it being clearly understood that nothing shall be done which may prejudice the
civil and religious rights of existing non-Jewish communities in Palestine, or the rights and
political status enjoyed by Jews in any other country.

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The Balfour Declaration is significant in the history of Modern Israel, because a major
world power that controlled Palestine, made a public commitment to the establishment
of Israel, and lit a fire under the Zionist Movement, which would later culminate in
the recognition and establishment of modern Israel in 1948.

2. What is Zionism?
ANSWER: Zionism is a Jewish political movement that has supported the self-determination of
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the Jewish people in a sovereign Jewish national homeland. Since the establishment of the State
of Israel, the Zionist movement continues primarily to advocate on behalf of the Jewish state and
address threats to its continued existence and security.

3. How did Arabs react to the Balfour Declaration?

ANSWER: Arabs expressed opposition to the Balfour Declaration and protested against
it.
4. Prior to 1917, how long had the Jewish people been scattered throughout the world in places
other than Palestine?
ANSWER: Most historians point to 70 AD, the year the Romans destroyed Judea and
the Jewish Temple, as the year that most Jews still left in the land of Israel were finally
driven out. The Balfour Declaration, which started the process of bringing Jews back
to Israel, was signed 1900 years later.

5. What happened in 70 AD that caused Jews to be scattered out of Israel?

ANSWER: In 70 AD, the Romans laid siege to Jerusalem, during which time
they ransacked and destroyed the Second Jewish Temple. This was the decisive
event in what is known as the First Jewish Roman War. The Romans were led
by General Titus, who would later become Emperor of Rome. Jerusalem had
been occupied and controlled by Jews since 66 AD.

6.

What is the Jewish Fast of Tisha BAv?

ANSWER: The Fast of Tisha BAv is a fast observed in Judaism which usually falls in
July or August. The fast is to mourn the destruction of the First and Second Jewish
Temples, which were destroyed on the same day, 655 years apart, on the same date of
the Hebrew Calendar.

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7. When was the Israeli Declaration of Independence signed, creating the new State of Israel?
ANSWER: May 14, 1948
8. As of 2012, How many wars has Israel been forced to fight against either Arab nations or
Palestinian militant groups since her independence in 1948? What are these wars?
ANSWER: Israel has been forced to fight at least seven wars since her independence in
1948, either against Arab States or Palestinian militant groups. These include 1. The
Israeli War if Independence (1948), 2. The Suez War (1956), 3. The Six-Day War (1967)
4. The Yom Kippur War (1973), 5. The First Lebanon War (1982), 6. The Second
Lebanon War (2006) and 7. The Gaza War (2008-2009).
9. After being scattered in all parts of the earth for 1900 years, do you consider it a miracle that
Israel became a nation again? Why or why not?
From Chapter 10
1. Chapter 9 shows Lieutenant Diane Colcernian thinking about the possibility that Lieutenant
Zack Brewer will object to evidence she would like to offer at trial. What does it mean to
object to evidence at a trial?
ANSWER: When a lawyer objects to evidence being admitted, otherwise known as
registering an objection, this mean the lawyer is attempting to persuade the Judge
that certain evidence being offered by the opposing lawyer should not be considered by
the court because admitting the evidence would violate the Rules of Evidence.

From Chapter 11
1. Chapter 11 shows Lieutenant Mark Latcher flying his F-18 Hornet, a US Navy fighter jet,
over North Carolinas Outer Banks. What are the Outer Banks and how are they significant to
our nations history?
ANSWER: The Outer Banks is a series of barrier islands on the Coast off North
Carolina. The Outer Banks is a windy and sandy section of the coast of North Carolina,
featuring large Sand Dunes at the Northern section. They are significant because it was
here that the first motorized airplane flight in history took place, by Wilbur and Orville
Wright, in Kitty Hawk, NC in 1903.
2. What is the Wright Memorial, and what does it commemorate?
ANSWER: The Wright Memorial is a National Monument, sixty feet high, located in
Kill Devil Hills, on the Outer Banks of North Carolina.
3. What was the Lost Colony, and how is it significant to our nations history?
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ANSWER: The Lost Colony, originally known as the Roanoke Colony, was the first
attempt by Britain to establish an English Settlement in America. The Colony was
established in 1587 on Roanoke Island, an Island in the Albemarle Sound just inside
North Carolinas Outer Banks. 90 men, 17 women and 11 children inhabited the colony.
When British ships arrived on Roanoke Island in 1590, the colony had mysteriously
disappeared. The colonys fate remains a mystery to this day.

From Chapter 12
1. In Chapter 12, Lieutenant Diane Colcernian has a conversation with Simon Stone, who is a
private investigator investigating the case for the defense. What is a private investigator?
Explain what a private investigator does, and explain how private detectives are used in our
legal system.
ANSWER: Private investigators, or private detectives, are professionals hired,
usually by private attorneys or by individuals, to secretly investigate matters in a legal
cases. The scope and role of a private investigator depends on the type of case. For
example, in a divorce case, the private detective may secretly spy to determine if
ones spouse is cheating on another. In a criminal case, for example, a private detective
working for the defense attorney may conduct interviews and ask questions, to try and
find out if someone else could have committed a crime other than the accused.
2. In Americas legal system, what is the difference between a civil case and a criminal case?
ANSWER: A criminal case is brought by the State or the Federal government against a
citizen, for violation of a criminal law, and usually will involve prison time or even the
death penalty in some cases if there is a conviction. A civil case is between two private
parties, with one party usually seeking to recover money from the other party.

From Chapter 16
1. Chapter 16 shows Captain David Guy announcing that the F/A-18 jet fighter that went down
over North Carolina was sabotaged. When asked how he knows of this, Guy explains, thats
a forensics question. What is forensic science?
ANSWER: Forensic Science is a special branch of science which seeks to apply scientific
systems to solve issues in the legal system.
2. How does forensic science come into play in Chapters 15 and 16 to allow investigators to
determine what caused the crash of the Navy jet? (what was found at the scene of the crash
investigation?)

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ANSWER: The Naval Investigative Service found C-4, which is a plastic explosive at
the crash scene. See pages 84 and 89. The discovery of the C-4 plastic explosives allowed
investigators to determine that the plane had been blown up by a bomb that had been
planted in it and detonated by someone seeking to destroy it mid-air.
3. Give three examples of how forensic science is used in our legal system?
ANSWER: One of the best-known examples of forensic evidence is fingerprint analysis,
whereby forensic scientists check for fingerprints at a crime scene and attempt to match
those fingerprints against the fingerprints of a suspect. A second example is DNA
evidence, whereby forensic scientists will examine the DNA of skin, flesh, hair, blood or
bone and test to determine if the DNA matches a criminal suspect or a defendant in a
civil trial. A third example is handwriting analysis, whereby DNA scientists trained in
handwriting recognition will study the handwriting of a defendant and attempt to
determine if the handwriting matched that handwriting found in a Document. There
are many other examples of forensic evidence in addition to these examples.
4. In 2009 the US Supreme Court, in a case entitled Melendez-Diaz v. Massachusetts, issued a
famous opinion about forensic evidence. Which Supreme Court Justice drafted that opinion
and what is the essence of this opinion?

ANSWER: Summary For: Luis E. Melendez-Diaz v. Massachusetts

Summary Facts: Petitioner Melendez-Diaz was charged with cocaine trafficking after
officers observed what appeared to be a drug transaction. At trial, the state prosecutor
introduced some bags of cocaine seized in the case. The prosecutor also introduced a
forensic lab report prepared by a lab technician who identified the powder in the bags as
cocaine. The prosecutor did not call a forensic examiner. Instead, the prosecutor relied
on a state procedural law which permitted the admission of extra-judicial notarized drug
analysis certificates declaring under oath that the substance in the bags contained
cocaine. See Commonwealth v. Luis E. Melendez-Diaz, 69 Mass. App. Ct. 1114, 870
N.E.2d 676 (Mass. App. 2007) (No. 05-P-1213) (Memorandum and Order Pursuant to
Rule 1:28, No. 05-P-1213 (Mass App. July 31, 2007)); see also State Exhibit 11 (example
of one of the notarized drug analysis certificates in the case).

Claim On Appeal: On appeal following his state court conviction, the petitioner
contended that his Confrontation Clause rights were violated by the introduction of the
crime lab reports as he was not allowed an opportunity to cross-examine the expert who
prepared the drug analysis certificates.
Lower Court Action: The state conviction was affirmed on appeal.
Decision: The Supreme Court reversed and remanded the judgment of the
Massachusetts Appeals Court on June 25, 2009. The Supreme Court held in MelendezDiaz v. Massachusetts that certificates of forensic analysis are "testimonial" and
"the Sixth Amendment does not permit the prosecution to prove its case via ex parte outof-court affidavits."
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5. What does the Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution say?
ANSWER: In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy
and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall
have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and
to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the
witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor,
and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defense.
6. What six constitutional rights are set forth in the Sixth Amendment?
ANSWER. 1. Right to a Speedy Trial.
2. Right to and Fair and Impartial Jury.
3. Right to be informed of the nature of the charges brought.
4. Right to be confronted with the witnesses testifying against a defendant.
5.Right to a compulsory process (subpoena) for obtaining favorable
witnesses
6. Right to effective assistance of counsel for a criminal defense.
7. What is the Confrontation Clause in the Sixth Amendment, and what does it mean?
ANSWER: The Confrontation Clause is one of six constitutional rights set forth in
the Sixth Amendment of the United States Constitution which guarantees a defendant in
a criminal trial the right to confront and cross-examine witnesses against him or her at
trial.

From Chapter 18
1. Chapter 18 opens at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia. Explain how
Arlington first became a national cemetery.
ANSWER: Arlington National Cemetery, overlooking the Potomac River across from
Washington, DC, was built on 624 acres of land owned by Confederate General Robert
E. Lees wife, Mary Custis Lee. A mansion was built on the property, which remains
on the cemetery today, known as the Custis-Lee mansion. When Robert E Lee resigned
from the United States Army to lead the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia at
the beginning of the American Civil War, the US Army confiscated the land and began
burying dead Union soldiers there.
2. Explain what qualifies someone to be buried in a national cemetery.
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ANSWER: Veterans and members of the United States Armed forces and their spouses
are eligible for burial in a national cemetery.
3. Give the names of five favorite Americans who are buried at Arlington Cemetery, and briefly
explain their historical significance to the nation.
ANSWER:
1. John F. Kennedy - President of the US and a PT boat commander in the Navy in
World War II.
2. General John J. Blackjack Pershing US Army General who led the American
Expeditionary Forces in World War I.
3. Audie L. Murhpy Winner of the Congressional Medal of Honor and most
decorated United States soldier from World War II. He later became a celebrated
movie star for over two decades and appeared in 44 films.
4. Oliver Wendel Holmes Associate Justice of the US Supreme Court was a
champion of Freedom of Speech as set forth in the First Amendment. Justice
Holmes served in the US Army in the American Civil War and was wounded four
times.
5. Joe Louis World Heavyweight Boxing Champion, known at the Brown Bomber.
Joe Louis served as an enlisted man in the Army in World War II.

From Chapter 19
1. Chapter 19 opens with Lieutenant Zack Brewer, the Navy Prosecutor, discussing his case
against Petty Officer Antonio Blount. In doing so, he explains, DNA test results are in
folder four. What is DNA Testing?
ANSWER DNA Testing is a scientific process used by forensic scientists to match
identity using DNA testing. Scientists are able to extract DNA from old body parts,
saliva, blood, and hair and determine the identity with absolute precision of the person
from whom such samples are extracted. For example, from a hair sample, forensic
scientists could match that hair with the person from whom the hair was clipped.
2. Name at least two ways DNA testing is used in our legal system to determine identity.
1. DNA testing is used in paternity cases to match a baby with the babys father or
mother. This is used in cases where there is a question as to the identity of a childs
parent.

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2. DNA testing can be used by both the prosecution or the defense in rape cases, to
prove or disprove that a rape has taken place based on bodily fluids taken from a
rape victim.

From Chapter 20
1. What is the historical significance of the Georgetown Area of Washington, DC?
ANSWER: Georgetown is a historic neighborhood located on the Potomac River in
was founded in Northwest Washington DC. It was founded some forty years before the
City of Washington was founded and later was incorporated into Washington. As an
oceangoing port, Georgetown was the farthest oceangoing ships could sail up the
Potomac River prior to the Revolutionary War. Georgetown is situated just below the
fall line in the Potomac River, with rocks and waterfalls across the river and thus
oceangoing ships can go no further up the river because of this.
2. What foreign embassies are located in Georgetown?
ANSWER: Georgetown is the home to the embassies of France, Mongolia, Sweden,
Thailand and Ukraine.
3. What is a fall line?
ANSWER: According to Wikipedia, A fall line (or fall zone) is
a geomorphologic unconformity (e.g., monoclinal faulting and/or flexing) between an
upland region of relatively hard crystalline basement rock and a coastal plain of
softer sedimentary rock.[2] A fall line is typically prominent when crossed by a river, for
there will often be rapids or waterfalls. Many times a fall line will recede upstream as
the river cuts out the uphill dense material, often forming c-shaped waterfalls.
Because of these features riverboats typically cannot travel any farther inland
without portaging, unless locks are built there. On the other hand, the rapid change in
elevation of the water, and the resulting energy release, makes the fall line a good
location for water mills, grist mills, and sawmills. Because of the need for a river port
leading to the ocean, and a ready supply of water power, settlements often develop
where rivers cross a fall line.
4. Name at least five US cities that are built along a fall line in a river, and the river on which
that city is build.
ANSWER:

1. Washington, DC (Potomac River)

2.Richmond, Virginia (James River)
3. Albany, NY (Hudson River)
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4. Columbia, SC (Congaree River)

5.Fayetteville, NC (Cape Fear River)
From Chapter 21
1. Chapter 21 opens with the prosecution of Antonio Blount about to begin, but one of the
military jurors (called members in the military) is missing. The military defense counsel,
Lieutenant Colcernian, objects to a delay, and points out, My client has a constitutional right
to a speedy trial. Does the Constitution in fact guarantee a defendant the right to a speedy
trial?
ANSWER: Yes, the Constitution does in fact guarantee a defendant the right to a
speedy trial.
2. What language in the Constitution guarantees a criminal defendant the right to a speedy
trial?
ANSWER: That language is found in the Sixth Amendment of the United States
Constitution, and is one of six constitutional rights afforded to citizens in the Sixth
Amendment. It is the first of the six constitutional rights found in the sixth amendment.
The language of the Sixth Amendment is set forth as follows, and the language showing
the right to a speedy trial is italicized.
In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial,
by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been
committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be
informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses
against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to
have the Assistance of Counsel for his defense.
3. If a defense attorney believes that his clients right to a speedy trial has been violated, what
should that defense counsel do?
ANSWER: The Defense Attorney should make MOTION TO DISMISS FOR
VIOLATION OF THE DEFENDANTS CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT TO A SPEEDY
TRIAL. If the court (meaning the judge) finds that the defendants Constitutional
Right to a speedy trial has been violated, the court (meaning the judge) should
dismiss the case against the defendant.
4. The famous United States Supreme Court case of Barker v. Wingo, 407 U.S. 514 (1972)
discusses four factors a judge must consider to determine if a defendants right to a speedy
trial has been violated. What are these factors?
ANSWER: 1.One factor recognized by the Court was the length of delay, but the Supreme Court
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2. Another factor recognized by the Court was the reason for the delay. The prosecution may not
excessively delay the trial for its own advantage, but a trial may be delayed to secure the
presence of an absent witness.
3. The time and manner in which the defendant has asserted his right. In other words, has the
Defendant made a MOTION FOR A SPEEDY TRIAL? If he has made a motion, and there is
still a long delay, this is a factor favoring a motion to dismiss.
4. The degree of prejudice to the defendant which the delay has caused. If, for example, during a
long delay by the government a key defense witness dies and cannot testify on the defendants
behalf, this might be considered prejudicial to the defendant.
If it is found that a defendant's right to a speedy trial was violated, then the indictment must be
dismissed and/or the conviction overturned. A reversal or dismissal of a criminal case on speedy
trial grounds means that no further prosecution for the alleged offense can take place.

From Chapter 23
1. Chapter 23 opens with Special Agent John Kilnap thinking, in a derogatory sense, about
something called Probable Cause. What is probable cause in the field of criminal law?
ANSWER: The United States Supreme Court has described Probable Cause in
America as follows: "a reasonable belief that a person has committed a crime". The Supreme
Court has also defined Probable Cause as, "a reasonable amount of suspicion, supported by
circumstances sufficiently strong to justify a prudent and cautious person's belief that certain
[3]
facts are probably true".

2. What does the Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution say?
ANSWER: The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects,
against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no warrants shall
issue, but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing
the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.

3. What fundamental right or rights are found in the Fourth Amendment?

ANSWER: The Fourth Amendment guarantees Americans the Constitutional Right
against Unreasonable Search and Seizures.
4. What does the Fourth Amendment say about probable cause?
ANSWER: No search warrant may be issued to allow a search, and no arrest may be
made without probable cause that a crime has been committed.
5. Under ordinary circumstances, what must a police officer or member of the FBI have in his or
her possession to search your home?
ANSWER: Police officers, sheriffs deputies or federal law enforcement officers ordinarily
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have probable cause and to prevent the arbitrary seizing of your property, the warrant must
state, with particularity, the items to be seized. Someone must appear before a judge or
magistrate and give information under oath to the judge or magistrate to establish probable
cause. Probable cause is required before a law enforcement officer can arrest you in order to
prevent against unlawful seizures. There are exceptions and nuances to all of these examples.
But these are basic examples of the rights contained in the 4th Amendment

6. Suppose you are a lawyer for a criminal defendant. You believe that your client has been
arrested, but that there was no probable cause for the officer to have made the arrest. What
should you do?
ANSWER: You should make a MOTION TO DISMISS THE CRIMINAL CHARGE
against your client on the grounds that his arrest was made in violation of his fourth
amendment rights, and you should ask the judge to dismiss the charges against your
client.

7. Suppose you are a lawyer for a criminal defendant. You believe that r evidence has been
seized by the police from your clients home, but that there was no probable cause to support
the search. What should you do?
ANSWER: You should make a MOTION TO SUPPRESS THE EVIDENCE, and you
should ask the judge that the evidence not be considered in the trial against your client.

From Chapter 24
1. Chapter 24 opens with the Navy Prosecutor, Lieutenant Zack Brewer, delivering his opening
statement at the beginning of the Navy Court Martial. What is the purpose of an opening
statement in a criminal trial?
ANSWER: An opening statement is a speech made by a lawyer at the beginning of a
trial, giving a judge or a jury a preview of the case that the lawyer expects to present on
behalf of his or her client.

From Chapter 25
1. Chapter 25 opens with the Defense Counsel, Lieutenant Diane Colcernian, cross-examining
the witness, Ensign Marianne Landrieu. What type of questions on cross-examination does
the defense counsel ask to try and discredit the witness?
2. ANSWER: At Chapter 25, Colcernians cross-examination of Landrieu focuses on two
areas. First, as set forth above, Colcernian hit Landrieu on her alcohol consumption on
the night in question, getting her to admit that she had three martinis moments before
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the alleged rape. As previously pointed out, this line of question is designed to call into
her ability to accurately identify Petty Officer Blount, the defendant who is the Navy
SEAL. Also, by arguing that Landrieu may have been under the influence, Colcernian
may be able to argue that she either consented to sex, or did not oppose it, which would
raise a defense to the rape charge.
Second, Colcernian asks a series of questions suggesting that Landrieu was physically
attracted to Navy SEALS. Although Landrieu denies making certain statements about
her alleged attraction to the SEALS, her face turns red during the questioning, and she
appears embarrassed, making it appear that perhaps she is or has been attracted to the
SEALS. The idea behind this questioning is to suggest that Landrieus relations were
consensual and not rape.
3. During the cross-examination, Lieutenant Zack Brewer, the Navy prosecutor, on several
occasions stands up and says, objection. Why does a lawyer make an objection during
the course of a trial?
ANSWER: When a lawyer objects to evidence being admitted, otherwise known as
registering an objection, this mean the lawyer is attempting to persuade the Judge
that certain evidence being offered by the opposing lawyer should not be considered by
the court because admitting the evidence would violate the Rules of Evidence.

4. In Chapter 25, after Lieutenant Brewer makes his objections, the military Judge, Captain
Reeves sometimes says Overruled. Sometimes he says Sustained. Why does a judge
sometimes say Sustained after an objection, and why does he sometimes say Overruled
after an objection?
ANSWER: When a judge sustains an objection, that means that he agrees with the
objection, and refuses to hear evidence or allow a jury to hear evidence because of the
objection. When a judge overrules an objection, that means that she disagrees with
the objection, and will hear evidence or allow a jury to hear evidence in spite of the
objection.

From Chapter 26
1. Chapter 26 opens with the Muslim Chaplain, Commander Olajuwon saying, Petty Officer
Neptune is now a martyr in Allahs cause. What is martyrdom, and what are the
differences between Islam and Christianity with regard to the concept of martyrdom?
ANSWER: Martyrdom means that a person has died for their faith. For example,
some Christians have been killed in certain parts of the world because they have refused
to deny Jesus Christ. In Islam, the Koran and the Hadiths teach that Muslims can kill
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others (jihad) and be martyred at the same time. Therefore, a suicide-bombing, for
example, or flying a plane into a building, could be considered martyrdom in Islam, but
would be considered murder in Christianity, which teaches against murder, and does
not allow murder as a way of spreading Christianity. This is in contrast to Islam, which
does allow murder as a means of spreading Islam.

From Chapter 29
1. At the close of Chapter 29, NCIS agents Arrest Lieutenant Commander Mohammed Reska, a
Navy Muslim Chaplain and charge him with murder. Kilnap then informs Reska of his right
to remain silent. What Amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees a citizen the
right to remain silent in the face of criminal charges?
ANSWER: the Fifth Amendment of the United States Constitution gives citizens the
right to remain silent, meaning that any citizen may refuse to answer any questions
posed by a police officer, or a lawyer, or a prosecutor or even a judge if there is a
possibility that the answer could be used to convict that person of a crime.
2. What does the Fifth Amendment of the United States Constitution say?
ANSWER: No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless
on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval
forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any
person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be
compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or
property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without
just compensation.

3. What eight fundamental rights are contained within the Fifth Amendment to the
Constitution?
ANSWER:
1. Right to a Grand Jury the right not to be held or prosecuted for a capital
offense or a serious felony in federal cases unless first indicted by a Grand Jury.
Note that this grand jury requirement does not extend to state courts, but only
to federal courts, and many states have done away with grand juries and use
preliminary hearings instead.
2. Right against Double Jeopardy This means that a person cannot be prosecuted
for the same crime twice. So if a defendant is acquitted, say in a trial for bank
robbery, the government could not re-prosecute that defendant because it would
be blocked from doing so by the double-jeopardy clause of the Fifth
Amendment. For example, Casey Anthony, who was accused by the State of
Florida of murdering her daughter was acquitted (found not guilty) by a jury in
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Florida. Under the double-jeopardy clause, of the Fifteenth Amendment, which

applies to the States through the Fourteenth Amendment, Casey Anthony can
never again be prosecuted by the State of Florida on the charge of murdering
her daughter.
3. Right against Self-Incrimination This is the best-known of the rights contained
in the Fifth Amendment. This means that a person does not have to testify
against himself, does not have to talk to police, and cannot be forced to say
anything that might be incriminating. Even if the person has committed a crime,
he or she cannot be forced to admit it or say anything about it.
4. Right to Life Note that this is a fundamental right guaranteed by the Fifth
Amendment, and is also mentioned in the Declaration of Independence when
Jefferson writes, We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are

created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain
unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of
Happiness. Therefore, it should be noted that the so-called right to an
abortion, as set forth in the Supreme Court case of Roe v. Wade, is
arguably an unconstitutional case, or at least should be reversed, in that
it cuts against the Fifth Amendments guarantee of a right to life.
5. Right to Liberty Once again, Note that this is a fundamental right guaranteed
by the Fifth Amendment, and is also mentioned in the Declaration of
Independence when Jefferson writes, We hold these truths to be self-

evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their
Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life,
Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. Liberty means freedom. Freedom
means freedom from excess government regulation and freedom from
ownership. From this perspective, it is important to understand that the
Constitution invalidated the Institution of Slavery in America over
seventy years before it was finally abolished. Therefore, those who argue
that the Constitution embraced slavery are wrong. Liberty was already
guaranteed, even though it took a number of years for certain elements in
America to understand this.
6. Right to Property Note that this fundamental right is not quoted by Jefferson
in the above-referenced passage of the Declaration of Independence.
Nonetheless, it is a fundamental right guaranteed by the Constitution, and refers
to the right of citizens to own and hold private property. This basic
fundamental right cuts against the advocates of socialism, who often advocate
that the government should own property and factories, and who advocate that
government should take private wealth and private property from citizens.
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7. Right of Due Process If the government is trying to take a persons life, liberty
or property, before that can happen, the person is entitled to due process.
Basically, due process consists of two elements.
The first element is NOTICE. Notice could come in the form of a complaint
filed in a civil case, an indictment filed in a criminal case, or in some cases, even
a certified letter informing a citizen that someone .. either the government or a
private party .. is attempting to take life or limb (the government) or private
property owned by the citizen (either the government or a private party). The
NOTICE must be reasonably specific, and specific enough that the defendant
does not have to guess as to what theory the government or a private party is
proposing to take property.
After notice has been given, the second basic element of Due Process is an
OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD. Usually, this means a person is entitled to a
hearing before an impartial judge or jury, so that an impartial party may decide
whether there is a legal basis for taking life, limb or property.
So to recap, the two elements of Due Process under the Fifth Amendment are
(1) Notice and (2) opportunity to be heard.
8. Right of Just Compensation in Eminent Domain To understand this
constitutional right, it is first important to understand what is meant by
Eminent Domain. Eminent Domain is the right of government to take
property for public use. For example. Lets say you own a farm. The
government decides it is going to build an interstate highway and the proposed
route is right through your farm. The government can take the land for a public
purpose like this. This is called the right of eminent domain. However, the
Fifth Amendment of the Constitution does not allow the government to take a
citizens property unless the government, whether state, federal, or local, first
pays a citizen a fair market value for that property. This is the Right to Just
Compensation in Eminent Domain. Therefore, if the federal government is
proposing to take your property it must pay you a fair market value in dollars
for the property it is taking.
4. The setting of Chapter 29 opens in the The Gulf Stream. What is the Gulf Stream and
how is it geographically significant to the Eastern United States?
ANSWER - The Gulf Stream is a warm-water current that flows from south to
north, from the Caribbean Sea region along the East Coast of the United States.
Because of the Gulf Stream, the ocean waters along the Eastern Seaboard of the United
States are warmer than the waters along the West Coast of the US, with the waters
along the West Coast being cooled by currents flowing in a southerly direction from
Alaska. The Gulf Stream also affects the weather on the east coast, with hurricanes
tending to follow the Gulf Stream during August and September, otherwise known as
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hurricane season. Tropical storms and hurricanes bring considerable water to the
East Coast, which affects vegetation and water tables throughout the year. In contrast
to the topography of the West Coast, there are no deserts on the East Coast of the USA.

From Chapter 31
1. Chapter 30 opens with President Mack Williams having discussions with several of his
advisors, including Attorney General R. Wiley Hutchinson. What is the role of the
Attorney General in the United States Government? What Department does the
Attorney General oversee?
ANSWER: The Attorney General is a member of the Presidents Cabinet, and is the
chief law enforcement officer for the United States of America. The Attorney General is
a lawyer, and he or she is charged with insuring that the laws of the United States are
followed and enforced. If laws are broken, the Justice Department, under the guidance
of the Attorney General, can bring criminal prosecutions against defendants, or it can
sue a defendant in civil court to enforce federal law. If the United States or one of its
officers is sued, the Justice Department will usually provide a defense for the United
States or its officers.

2. Chapter 30 also opens with President Mack Williams having a discussion with his Secretary
of Defense Erwin Lopez. What is the role of the Secretary of Defense in the United
States Government? What Department does the Secretary of Defense oversee?
The Secretary of Defense is a member of the Presidents cabinet, and is in charge of the
Department of Defense for the United States. The Department of Defense is composed of
the five branches of the United States military. These branches are (1) the Army, (2) the
Navy, (3) the Marines, (4) the Air Force and (5) the Coast Guard. The Secretary of
Defenses office is located at the Pentagon. If the President, as commander-in-chief of
the armed forces, gives an order for the military to carry out an operation, that order is
passed through the Secretary of Defense, and then is passed down the chain of
command to the unit responsible for carrying out the order.

3. Briefly explain the process under which members of the Presidents cabinet, like the
Attorney General and the Secretary of Defense, are approved for their jobs.
ANSWER: Cabinet Members are nominated for their posts by the President, and then
approved by the United States Senate. This is done pursuant to the Advice and
Consent clause of the Constitution, found at Article II, Section 2, Clause 2, which gives
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the US Senate a role in the confirmation process of cabinet officers, judges and other
high ranking officers.

4. What is the Advice and Consent Clause of the United States Constitution?
ANSWER: Article 2, Section 2, Clause 2 of the Constitution gives the US Senate a role
in the appointment of federal judges, cabinet officers like the Secretary of Defense and
Attorney General, and in ratifying treaties between the United States and other nations.
"Advice and consent" is a power of the United States Senate to be consulted on and approve
treaties signed and appointments made by the President of the United States to public positions,
including Cabinet secretaries, federal judges, and ambassadors. This is a power reserved to

the Senate and not given to the US House of Representatives.

From Chapter 34
1. In Chapter 34, the military judge, Navy Captain Richard Reeves, makes a ruling in favor of
the defense, and decides to admit certain evidence at the trial over the prosecutors
objections. In his ruling, Judge Reeves cites several rights that the accused has under
the Sixth Amendment of the Constitution. What does the Sixth Amendment to the
Constitution Say:
ANSWER: In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and
public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been
committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of
the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have
compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel
for his defense.

2. What ten fundamental rights are found are found under the Sixth Amendment of the
Constitution?
ANSWER: 1.

Right to a Speedy Trial.

2.

Right to a Public Trial.

3.

Right to and Impartial Jury.

4.

Right to Vicinage This means the right to be tried in the

community
where the crime is alleged to have been committed.
5.

Right to be Sufficiently Informed of the Nature of the Criminal

Charges Pending A criminal defendant has a right to be
specifically put on notice of the crimes he is being accused of
committing. This means that a written indictment or criminal charge
sheet must specifically put a defendant on notice of what crime he is
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being charged of, and there should be no ambiguity in the charge, so

that the defendant does not have to guess what hes being charged
with.
7.

Right to Confront Witnesses at Trial. This right is known as the

Confrontation Clause, and it prevents hearsay evidence from
being admitted at court. Although there are some exceptions,
statements made out of court cannot be admitted in court. In most
cases, a witness must actually take the stand and testify against an
accused at trial. The Confrontation Clause also gives an accused
the right to CROSS EXAMINE witnesses against him at trial.

8.

Right of Compulsory Process. This right, the Right of Compulsory

Process, gives a defendant the right to call witnesses to testify in his
favor at trial, if there are any such witnesses. A witness can be
called to testify at trial by the issuance of a court-order called a
subpoena.

9.

Right to Effective Assistance of Counsel at Trial. Criminal

Defendants have the right to effective assistance of counsel at any
criminal trial in which imprisonment may be imposed. If a
defendant facing jail time or capital punishment cannot afford
counsel, the judge will appoint a counsel to represent the defendant
at little or no charge to the defendant. This right only applies in
criminal cases, and does not apply in civil cases such as divorce,
child custody, actions for breach of contract, or actions seeking
money damages.

10.

Right of Self-Representation. A defendant has a constitutional right

under the Sixth Amendment to defend himself at a criminal trial,
unless the Judge decides that the defendant is incompetent to do so.
If a judge decides that the defendant is incompetent to defend
himself, the judge will appoint counsel to represent the defendant.

3. What is the Right to Effective Assistance of Counsel?

ANSWER: This is the right to be represented by a competent lawyer during the course
of a criminal trial, who acts in a competent manner during the course of the trial. If a
lawyer makes a major mistake during or before a criminal trial, and if a defendant is
convicted, the defendant may claim that he had ineffective assistance of counsel and
may move for a dismissal or ask for a new trial.
4. Is this right found In the Constitution? If so, where?
ANSWER: Yes, the right to Effective Assistance of Counsel is found in the Sixth
Amendment to the US Constitution.

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5. What can happen if a criminal defendant does not receive Effective Assistance of
Counsel?
ANSWER: If a criminal defendant has been convicted of a crime, and he is able to
prove that his attorney rendered Ineffective Assistance of Counsel, he could
potentially have his conviction overturned and have the right to a new trial.
From Chapter 35
1. Chapter 35 opens at the Office of the Judge Advocate General of the Navy, at the Pentagon.
Who is the current Judge Advocate General (JAG) of the Navy and what is his role?
ANSWER: The Current Judge Advocate General of the Navy is Vice Admiral James W.
Houck, Jr. (term scheduled to expire 2012-2013). He is the highest ranking lawyer on
active duty in the Navy. The JAG provides legal advice to the Secretary of the Navy on
a variety of legal matters under military law, and commands the Navy JAG Corps
worldwide, which consists of the uniformed officers serving as lawyers in the Navy.
2. Do any other armed forces in the U.S. military have a Judge Advocate Generals (JAG)
Corps? If so, which branches?
ANSWER: The Army, Air Force and Coast Guard each have a JAG corps. The Judge
Advocate General of the Navy oversees JAG officers in the US Navy and the US Marine
Corps.
3. What Department of the Federal Government is headquartered at the Pentagon?
ANSWER: The Department of Defense is headquartered in the Pentagon.
From Chapter 38
1. Chapter 38 includes the prosecutor, Lieutenant Brewers cross-examination of the accused
Navy SEAL, Blount. Brewer first accuses Blount of Fraternization. What is Fraternization
in the military, and why do you think Brewer starts by asking Blount about it?
ANSWER: Fraternization is a crime under the Uniform Code of Military Justice
(UCMJ) which prohibits excessive familiarization between officers and enlisted
personnel. It is improper for officers to strike up too close a friendship with enlisted
members, to regularly socialize with them, or to become too familiar with them. The
idea here is to preserve the chain of command, and too much familiarity is seen as a
threat to the chain of command. Brewer asks Blount about it to use his testimony
against him. Blount claimed that the act of sex was consensual, and therefore not rape.
But if that were true, then Blount was engaging in fraternization with an officer, thus
violating the UCMJ. This weakens Blounts credibility, with Brewer being able to
argue that Blount was either lying about the consent, or he was violating the UCMJ by
committing fraternization.
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2. How does Brewer use Blounts testimony that the alleged victim, Ensign Landrieu was drunk,
against Blount in cross examination?
ANSWER: Brewer wanted to suggest that if Ensign Landrieu was very drunk, as
Blount suggested, that she was too drunk to have voluntarily consented to sex with
Blount, thus taking away the defense of consent against the rape charge.
3. At the close of cross examination, Colcernian objects and complains that Brewer has asked a
trick question to Blount. What is this trick question?
ANSWER: Brewer asks Blount if he would be willing to tell a white lie to avoid going
to prison the rest of his life.
4. Was the trick question effective? Why or why not?
ANSWER: This trick question, as Colcernian calls it, was effective because no matter
how Blount answers it, his answer can be used against him. If he claims that he would
not tell a little white lie to avoid a lifetime prison sentence, he sounds like he is lying.
If he admits that he would lie to avoid going to prison, then Brewer can argue to the
military jury (members) that he cannot be believed, because he has admitted that he
would lie under oath.

From Chapter 41
1. In Chapter 41, President Mack Williams learns for the first time the results of the courtmartial of the Navy SEAL, Petty Officer Blount. He also learns of the sentence that Petty
Officer Blount receives. Do you think the Navy jury reached the correct decision in
finding Blount Guilty? Why or why not?
ANSWER: Allow the student to discuss. There is no right answer, as long as the student
supports his or her opinion with evidence.
From Chapter 42
1. At Chapter 42, Lieutenant Zack Brewer learns that he is about to travel to Hilton Head South
Carolina to meet Senator Roberson Fowler, the ranking member of the Senate Armed Service
Committee. The Senate Armed Services Committee is a standing committee in the United
States Congress. What is a Standing Committee in the United States Congress?

ANSWER: In the United States Congress, standing committees are permanent legislative
committees established by the United States House of Representatives and United States
Senate rules. Standing committees consider bills and issues and recommend measures for

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consideration by their respective chambers. They also have oversight responsibility. This means
they monitor agencies, programs, and activities within their jurisdictions.

Standing Committees also recommend funding levelsauthorizationsfor government

operations and for new and existing programs.

2. What are the Standing Committees of the United States Senate?

ANSWER:

Aging (Special)
Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry
Appropriations
Armed Services
Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
Budget
Commerce, Science and Transportation
Energy and Natural Resources
Environment and Public Works
Ethics
Finance
Foreign Relations
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Indian Affairs
Intelligence
Judiciary
Rules and Administration
Small Business and Entrepreneurship
Veterans' Affairs

3. What are the Standing Committees of the United States House of Representatives?
ANSWER:

Agriculture
Appropriations
Armed Services
Budget
Education and the Workforce
Energy and Commerce
Ethics
Financial Services
Foreign Affairs
Homeland Security
House Administration
Intelligence (Permanent Select)
Judiciary
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Natural Resources
Oversight and Government Reform
Rules
Science, Space and Technology
Small Business
Transportation and Infrastructure
Veterans' Affairs
Ways and Means

4. What is the purpose and the role of the Senate Armed Services Committee?
ANSWER: The Senate Armed Services Committee provides legislative oversight by the
US Senate regarding matters pertaining to the Department of Defense. Senators hear
evidence in the form of testimony from Generals and Admirals, and from Civilians
within the Department of Defense, including testimony from the Secretary of Defense
and various undersecretaries. The committee also has subpoena power to require that
documents be produced to it in connection with defense related matters.
5. What is the purpose and the role of the Senate Judiciary Committee?
ANSWER: - The principle role of the Senate Judiciary Committee is to conduct
hearings on persons nominated by the President to become federal judges, including
justices for the United States Supreme Court.
6. Explain how federal judges are selected and appointed to their position in the United States.
ANSWER: Federal judges are nominated by the President, and then confirmed by the
US Senate. The Senate approves judges by a majority vote, under the Advice and
Consent clause of the Constitution, as set forth above.
Chapter 51
1. The Novel TREASON was published in the year 2005. At chapter 51 of the Novel, when
Lieutenant Zack Brewer approaches Lieutenant Diane Colcernian about serving as his cocounsel in the prosecution of the three Islamic Chaplains, he makes this statement. If we
lose, radical Islamic extremists will think they have a license to infiltrate the U.S. Military.
That line was part of the novel. What happened at Fort Hood Texas in November of 2009?
ANSWER: An Islamic US Army Major, Major Nidal Hasan, an army psychiatrist,
opened fire on innocent members of the US Army, killing 13 and wounding 29. Hasan
was linked to radical Islam.
2. In light of the fact that Fort Hood occurred four years after the publication of TREASON, do
you believe the novel raised a legitimate concern about a threat to our US military?
ANSWER: -- Answer according to students discretion.
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3. Turn back to chapter 8 of the novel. What happens in Chapter 8, beginning at page 52?
ANSWER: A radical Islamic US Marine, Staff Sergeant Nasser Saidi, angry that the
Israeli Ambassador opens fire on innocent American Marines at Camp Pendleton,
California.
4. Bearing in mind that the novel TREASON was published in 2005, does the scene set up in
chapter 8; culminating at page 55, resemble in any way what actually happened in 2009 Fort
Hood? If so, how?
ANSWER: -- In both cases, radical Islamic members of the US military opened fire on
military installations and killed innocent American military members. In the novel,
published in 2005, the radical Islamic military member was a US marine, who opened
fire at Camp Pendleton, California. In 2009, an actual member of the US Military,
Major Hasan, a radical Muslim, actually opened fire and killed members of the US
military at the Army Base in Fort Hood, Texas.
5. It has been said that the novel TREASON was the novel that predicted Fort Hood. Why do
you think this has been said of the novel TREASON?
ANSWER The scene at Chapter 8 of TREASON was almost identical to what later
happened at Fort Hood, except that the novel setting was a marine base, whereby Fort
Hood was an Army Base.
6. When was the first Muslim Chaplain commissioned in the United States military?

ANSWER: In 2008, Abuhena Saifulislam, a native of Bangladesh, became the

first Islamic Chaplain in the US Military, becoming a chaplain in the US Navy
Chaplain Corps.
7. What are the arguments in favor of allowing Muslim Chaplains to serve in the United States
military?
ANSWER: There are some Muslim members of the United States military who desire to
be ministered to by an Islamic Chaplain.
8. What are the arguments against allowing Muslim Chaplains to serve in the United States
Military?
ANSWER: It may difficult or impossible to discern whether a Muslim Chaplain is
moderate, and thus not likely to harm anyone, or radical, like Major Nidal Hasan, and
likely to perpetrate terror.

Chapter 54
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1. At paragraph 54, page 258 and at page 135, the author mentions the Navy Public Affairs
Officer, or the PAO. What does a Public Affairs Officer do in the United States Navy?
ANWER: A public affairs officer serves as a liaison between the US Navy and members
of the media.
Chapter 55
1. At Chapter 55, page 268, the Defense Counsel, Wells Levinson, quotes the naval officers
oath. What is the naval officers oath?
ANSWER: I, [name], do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the
United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the
same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I
will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter. So help me God.

2. Who does a United States military officer take an oath to defend the Constitution against?
ANSWER: All enemies, foreign and domestic.
3. Who is a foreign enemy of the Constitution?
ANSWER: A foreign citizen who is actively seeking to overthrow the US Constitution.
4. Who is a domestic enemy of the Constitution?
ANSWER: A US citizen, or someone posing as a US Citizen, who is seeking to
overthrow the US Constitution, or to ignore it, or refuse to obey it, or to change it
without lawful amendment.
5. At page 269, Levinson refers to the Salem Witch Trials. What were the Salem Witch
Trials and when did they occur?
ANSWER: The Salem Witch Trials were a series of hearings and prosecutions of people
accused of witchcraft in colonial Massachusetts, between February 1692 and May 1693. Dozens
of people were accused of witchcraft and hanged. The episode is one of the most famous cases
of mass hysteria, and has been used to caution against mass hysteria based upon unfounded
facts.

Chapter 57
1. At Chapter 57, beginning at page 277, why is the prosecutor, Lieutenant Zack Brewer, upset
with Special Agent Kilnap? (See page 278 for a clue).
ANSWER: Brewer is upset because he has discovered that Kilnap may have placed a
tape recorder in al-Azizs car without probable cause. Al-Aziz is a criminal defendant.
If it is determined that an illegal search has been conducted, there is a possibility that
evidence that would have been used in the criminal prosecution against him cannot be
used, and there is a possibility that the case against al-Aziz could be dismissed.
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2. If a police officer or federal investigator such as Kilnap illegally gathers evidence against a
defendant without a search warrant, what type of a motion should a defense counsel bring
before a judge to protect his client? (See page 279).
ANSWER: The defense counsel should file a Motion to Suppress evidence that was
gathered as a result of the illegal search and seizure.
3. What is a Motion to Suppress?
ANSWER: A Motion to Suppress is a motion filed by a defendant in a criminal trial,
asking that judge suppress evidence that has been gathered in violation of the
Defendants Fourth Amendment Rights. If evidence has been gathered illegally, in other
words, if police or federal or state agents gather evidence against a person without
probable cause and without a search warrant, that evidence cannot be used against that
person in a criminal prosecution. Sometimes, although not always, if evidence is
excluded pursuant to a Motion to Suppress, then the prosecution might be dismissed
or might fail for lack of evidence.
4. At page 279, Lieutenant Zack Brewer uses the phrase Fruit of the Poisonous Tree. Within
the context of the law, what is meant by the phrase Fruit of the Poisonous Tree?
ANSWER: Fruit of the Poisonous Tree is a phrase originally used by an opinion of
the United States Supreme Court in cases involving illegally-obtained evidence. It means
that if evidence is illegally obtained, without a search warrant, which leads to the
discovery of more evidence, that evidence obtained afterwards can also be excluded.
There is a taint on all evidence that is discovered based upon the first bit of evidence
illegally discovered. For example, suppose police enter a house without a search warrant
and find a box. Inside the box is evidence of a crime. Say there are illegal drugs in the
box, such as cocaine. Also in the box suppose there is a map or an address of a storage
facility nearby. Suppose further that police go to that storage facility and find more
drugs.
Arguably, the drugs found at the storage facility in this example could not be admitted
into evidence, because they are fruit of the poisonous tree, meaning that they were
discovered as a result or as the fruit of the original illegal search.
5. At page 280, Lieutenant Zack Brewer asks this question. And if we get to the point that
were more concerned about fighting terrorism than preserving the Bill of Rights, havent the
terrorists already won? Do you agree with this statement? Why or why not?
ANSWER If the Bill of Rights are compromised in the name of fighting terror or
for the protection of citizens, then America as a constitutional republic, will have
come to an end. Lieutenant Brewer is making the point that the Constitution is most
important, and that the Bill of Rights should not be compromised in the name of
fighting terror or in the name of personal protection.
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Chapter 58
1. What complaint does Levinson have against Special Agent Kilnaps conduct? (See page 285
and the pages following for a clue).
ANSWER: Kilnap is arguing Fruit of the Poisonous Tree. He is arguing that because
the first recording of al-Azizs car was illegal, that Kilnaps subsequent tape recording
of al-Aziz at a Shoneys restaurant taken a few minutes later should be suppressed as
Fruit of the Poisonous Tree.
Chapter 60
1. At Chapter 60, Captain Reeves, the military judge, refers to a United States Supreme Court
case known as Brady versus Maryland. What is the basic holding of the case known as
Brady versus Maryland? (See page 294).
ANSWER: -- Brady versus Maryland is a famous US Supreme Court case from 1963 in
which the Supreme Court was reviewing a prosecution for murder. The defendant had
appealed the conviction to the Supreme Court, arguing that the prosecutor had
withheld exculpatory evidence from the defense.
In other words, the prosecutor had not revealed evidence to the defense counsel that
could have been viewed favorable to the defense and that might lead to an acquittal.
The US Supreme Court ruled that prosecutors must turn over all exculpatory evidence
to the defense in criminal prosecutions, and that the failure to do so violated the
defendants right to Due Process under the Fifth Amendment. Now, defense attorney
will routinely make what is known as a Brady Request, to a prosecutor, which is a
request in writing for all potentially exculpatory evidence known by the prosecutor
before a criminal trial.
2. What is the Exclusionary Rule under the American legal system?
ANSWER: The Exclusionary Rule is a rule that allows a court to exclude evidence
that has been illegally obtained by the government for a prosecution in violation of a
defendants constitutional rights.
3. In his ruling, Judge Reeves relies on something known as the inevitable discovery
exception to the exclusionary rule. What is the inevitable discovery exception to the
exclusionary rule?
ANSWER: Inevitable Discovery is an exception to the Exclusionary Rule. Under this
exception, even if evidence is taken pursuant to an illegal search and seizure, if the
government can prove that the evidence would have been discovered anyway that is if
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it would have inevitably been discovered, then the Judge can allow the evidence to
come in and be considered at trial anyway. In TREASON, Judge Reeves relied on
inevitable discovery to allow in evidence of tape recordings made of al-Aziz at the
Shoneys restaurant. The defense attorney, Mr. Levinson, argued that the recordings
should have been excluded because they were Fruit of the Poisonous Tree, that is that
they had been obtained after Kilnap first illegally searched al-Azizs car. But Judge
Reeves ruled that this was inevitable discovery because Kilnap was going to follow alAziz to the Shoneys restaurant anyway, and the illegal search of the car beforehand
had nothing to do with obtaining the recordings at Shoneys. Thus, the Inevitable
Discovery exception trumped the Fruit of the Poisonous Tree doctrine and
Lieutenant Brewer, the prosecutor, successfully was able to have the tapes from
Shoneys played for the military jury (members).

RECAP

1. What five fundamental rights are guaranteed by the First Amendment?

ANSWER:

1.Freedom of Religion
2. Freedom of Speech
3. Freedom of the Press
4. Right of the people to peaceably assemble
5. Right to petition the government for a redress of grievances

2. What fundamental right is guaranteed by the Second Amendment?

ANSWER: Right to Bear Arms.
3. What fundamental right or rights are found in the Fourth Amendment?
ANSWER: The Fourth Amendment guarantees Americans the Constitutional Right
against Unreasonable Search and Seizures.
4. What does the Fourth Amendment say about probable cause?
ANSWER: No search warrant may be issued to allow a search, and no arrest may be
made without probable cause that a crime has been committed.
5. What eight fundamental rights are contained within the Fifth Amendment to the Constitution?
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ANSWER:
1. Right to a Grand Jury the right not to be held or prosecuted for a capital
offense or a serious felony in federal cases unless first indicted by a Grand Jury.
Note that this grand jury requirement does not extend to state courts, but only
to federal courts, and many states have done away with grand juries and use
preliminary hearings instead.
2. Right against Double Jeopardy This means that a person cannot be prosecuted
for the same crime twice. So if a defendant is acquitted, say in a trial for bank
robbery, the government could not re-prosecute that defendant because it would
be blocked from doing so by the double-jeopardy clause of the Fifth
Amendment. For example, Casey Anthony, who was accused by the State of
Florida of murdering her daughter was acquitted (found not guilty) by a jury in
Florida. Under the double-jeopardy clause of the Fifth Amendment, which
applies to the States through the Fourteenth Amendment, Casey Anthony can
never again be prosecuted by the State of Florida on the charge of murdering
her daughter.
3. Right against Self-Incrimination This is the best-known of the rights contained
in the Fifth Amendment. This means that a person does not have to testify
against himself, does not have to talk to police, and cannot be forced to say
anything that might be incriminating. Even if the person has committed a crime,
he or she cannot be forced to admit it or say anything about it.
4. Right to Life Note that this is a fundamental right guaranteed by the Fifth
Amendment, and is also mentioned in the Declaration of Independence when
Jefferson writes, We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are

created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain
unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of
Happiness. Therefore, it should be noted that the so-called right to an
abortion, as set forth in the Supreme Court case of Roe v. Wade, is
arguably an unconstitutional case, or at least should be reversed, in that
it cuts against the Fifth Amendments guarantee of a right to life.
5. Right to Liberty Once again, Note that this is a fundamental right guaranteed
by the Fifth Amendment, and is also mentioned in the Declaration of
Independence when Jefferson writes, We hold these truths to be self-

evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their
Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life,
Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. Liberty means freedom. Freedom
means freedom from excess government regulation and freedom from
ownership. From this perspective, it is important to understand that the
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Constitution invalidated the Institution of Slavery in America over

seventy years before it was finally abolished. Therefore, those who argue
that the Constitution embraced slavery are wrong. Liberty was already
guaranteed, even though it took a number of years for certain elements in
America to understand this.
6. Right to Property Note that this fundamental right is not quoted by Jefferson
in the above-referenced passage of the Declaration of Independence.
Nonetheless, it is a fundamental right guaranteed by the Constitution, and refers
to the right of citizens to own and hold private property. This basic
fundamental right cuts against the advocates of socialism, who often advocate
that the government should own property and factories, and who advocate that
government should take private wealth and private property from citizens.
7. Right of Due Process If the government is trying to take a persons life, liberty
or property, before that can happen, the person is entitled to due process.
Basically, due process consists of two elements.
The first element is NOTICE. Notice could come in the form of a complaint
filed in a civil case, an indictment filed in a criminal case, or in some cases, even
a certified letter informing a citizen that someone -- either the government or a
private party -- is attempting to take life or limb (the government) or private
property owned by the citizen (either the government or a private party). The
NOTICE must be reasonably specific, and specific enough that the defendant
does not have to guess as to what theory the government or a private party is
proposing to take property.
After notice has been given, the second basic element of Due Process is an
OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD. Usually, this means a person is entitled to a
hearing before an impartial judge or jury, so that an impartial party may decide
whether there is a legal basis for taking life, limb or property.
So to recap, the two elements of Due Process under the Fifth Amendment are (1)
Notice and (2) opportunity to be heard.
8. Right of Just Compensation in Eminent Domain To understand this
constitutional right, it is first important to understand what is meant by
Eminent Domain. Eminent Domain is the right of government to take
property for public use. For example. Lets say you own a farm. The
government decides it is going to build an interstate highway and the proposed
route is right through your farm. The government can take the land for a public
purpose like this. This is called the right of eminent domain. However, the
Fifth Amendment of the Constitution does not allow the government to take a
citizens property unless the government, whether state, federal, or local, first
pays a citizen a fair market value for that property. This is the Right to Just
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Compensation in Eminent Domain. Therefore, if the federal government is

proposing to take your property it must pay you a fair market value in dollars
for the property it is taking.
6. What six constitutional rights are set forth in the Sixth Amendment?
ANSWER. 1. Right to a Speedy Trial.
2. Right to and Fair and Impartial Jury.
3. Right to be informed of the nature of the charges brought.
4. Right to be confronted with the witnesses testifying against a defendant.
5. Right to a compulsory process (subpoena) for obtaining favorable
witnesses
6. Right to effective assistance of counsel for a criminal defense.

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