Courtroom Procedures

Being found not guilty means that you have been 

• convicted
• acquitted
• deadlock
• mistrial

Who maintains order in the courtroom?

• plaintiff
• bailiff 
• judge
• prosecutor

What comes first? 

• opening statement
• direct examination 
• cross examination
• closing statement 

What is the standard of proof needed in civil cases?

• reasonable suspicion 
• probable cause
• preponderance of the evidence 
• beyond reasonable doubt 

What is the standard of proof in criminal cases? 

• reasonable suspicion
• probable cause
• preponderance of the evidence 
• beyond a reasonable doubt 

When a judge makes the final decision in court cases, it is called a _________. 

• verdict
• judgement 
• mistrial 
• bench trial 

When a jury makes the final decision in a court case, it is called a ___________. 

• verdict
• judgement 
• hung jury
• deadlock 

When you are conducting the examination of your own witness, it is called ___________. 

• direct examination 
• cross examination 

Who goes first during the opening and closing statement? 

• prosecutor
• defendant
• defense attorney 

Who is responsible for settling disputes in the courtroom?

• prosecutor
• defense attorney
• judge
• bailiff