Civics: Trial Process

A trial begins with the bailiff presenting the judge. Then the next step is what?

• opening statements from defense
• Cross examination
• Opening statements from prosecution
• Direct examination

What is the term used for selecting a jury?

• Cross examination
• Rebuttal
• Direct Examination
• Voir Dire

This the first set of questions the defense asks after the prosecutor asks their first question

• Opening statement from the Prosecution
• Cross Examination
• Closing argument from the Defense
• Jury selection

These are people who decides there is enough evidence to send a case to trial is called what?

• Grand Jury
• Petite Jury
• Counsel
• Witnesses

When does the Prosecutor give his Closing Argument?

• Before the Defense
• After the Defense
• It does not matter
• The Prosecutor doesn't give one

When does the Defense give their Opening Statement?

• At the very beginning of the trial
• After the Prosecutor gives theirs
• After the Prosecutor presents all the witnesses
• Defense does not give an Opening Statement

Who administers the oath to anyone taking the stand?

• Bailiff
• Judge
• Jury
• Prosecutor

What is it called when a jury cannot make a unanimous (all agree) decision?

• Bad trial
• Undecided Jury
• Hung Jury
• Divided Jury

What is the purpose of the Closing Arguments?

• To beg the jury to side with them
• No reason, just a formality
• A last ditch effort to persuade the jury
• Make a movie out of it and make people cry

Who decides whether a defendant is guilty or not guilty?

• Petite Jury
• Prosecutor
• Bailiff
• Grand Jury