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Civics - Trial Vocabulary

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Civics - Trial Vocabulary
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.

affidavit
chambers
clerk of court
court

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

something that someone says happened.

court reporter
judgement
allegation
sequester

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.

indictment
jury
witness
appeal

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.

trial
bail
prosecute
oath

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Trial without a jury in which a judge decides the facts.

bench trial
complaint
cross examine
felony

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

 A judge's office.

affidavit
chambers
clerk of court
court

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A crime punishable by death.

voire dire
capital offense
conviction
docket

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