Lawyer Quiz Practice

Badgering witnesses in court is an acceptable practice

• True

• False

Lawyers are responsible for which of the following

• Direct examination

• Cross examination

• Looking super cute

• Opening and closing arguments

A person who brings a case against another in a court of law

• Plaintiff

• Defendant

• Prosecutor

• Judge

Which of the following are acceptable questions for a lawyer to ask a witness on the stand?

• Will you please state your first and last name?

• What is your occupation?

• Where were you on April 4th at 10:30 in the morning?

• You really didn't witness anything, did you?

• Are you sure you didn't go to the store at 9:30 am instead of 10:30 am?

Who usually gives the first closing statement?

• The judge

• The prosecution

• The defense

• OJ Simpson

Who usually gives the first opening statement?

• Prosecution

• Defense

• Key witnesses

• Mrs. Canino

While giving their closing statement, the defense attorney should avoid saying why their client is innocent.

• True

• False

Direct examination is the second series of questions asked by either attorney.

• True

• False

What is a cross examination?

• The first series of questions asked by the defense

• The first series of questions asked by the prosecution

• The first series of questions asked by either attorney after the other attorney has asked their first series of questions

• The first series of questions asked by the defense attorney after the prosecuting attorney has asked their first series of questions