Judicial Branch

All about the Court System

Multiple Choice

If someone is on trial for committing an illegal act they would go to....

• the Supreme Court

• Civil Court

• Criminal Court

• jail

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would NOT be handled in civil courts?

• Divorce

• Child custody

• Lawsuits

• Kidnapping

Multiple Choice

The person who is being accused of wrong doing or a criminal act is called the-

• prosecution

• plaintiff

• defendant

• jury

Multiple Choice

In a criminal case the side that is bringing charges against the other is called the-

• prosecution

• plaintiff

• defendant

• jury

Multiple Choice

Who determines the verdict in a court case?

• Judge

• Jury

Multiple Choice

What is the job of the judge?

• To manage everything that goes on in the courtroom and serve as expert on the law

• To determine who is guilty and innocent

• To observe the court proceedings and take notes

Multiple Choice

If you believe your trial was not handled fairly what can you do?

• Nothing, the verdict is final

• Appeal your verdict to a higher court

• Write to the judge

• Petition the Supreme Court

Multiple Choice

What is bail?

• Money you have to pay if you are found guilty

• Money to pay for the jury

• Money that you pay to promise that you will show up for your court date

• Money you pay for a lawyer