Law and Order - Lesson 1 - 4

Front

This type of question can be used in cross examination, but not in direct examination. Options: open ended, leading, closed, funnel

Back

leading

Front

I am the person who makes sure the courtroom follows the law. I decide the punishment. Who am I?

Back

Judge

Front

In a criminal case, I am the person who is accused of committing a crime.

Back

Defendant

Front

An attorney's last chance to convince the jury -

Back

closing argument

Front

They must determine the facts and apply the law-

Back

Jury

Front

Which requires a higher burden of proof? Options: criminal case, civil case

Back

criminal case

Front

Preponderance of evidence (the greater weight of the evidence) is the responsibility of the plaintiff in this kind of trial -

Back

civil case

Front

When the attorneys provide an overview of the case to the jury -

Back

Opening Statement

Front

Who sits on the bench?

Back

judge

Front

The questioning of a witness by the "other side" -

Back

cross examination