Civics Literacy M5L3 CYK

Front

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of a bench trial? If there is bad press, sometimes it better to have a bench trial because the media cannot influence the jury. Since there is more than one person making the decision, jury trials can often take longer then bench trials. Judges are better at looking at rules because sometimes the language within the rules confuse jury members. There is usually a quicker verdict

Back

Since there is more than one person making the decision, jury trials can often take longer then bench trials.

Front

What is the purpose of a cross examination?

Back

Allows the other side to ask the witness clarifying questions

Front

How many judges are on a bench trial?

Back

1

Front

During closing arguments, who gets to give two closing statements?

Back

The prosecutor

Front

What is the purpose of the adversary procedure?

Back

It allows both sides to tell their story.