MOCK TRIAL

Who is the first to speak as the trial begins?

• Prosecuting Attorney
• Bailiff
• Judge
• Defending Attorney

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What happens after the "Opening of the Trial"

• Swearing in of Witnesses
• Prosecution gives their opening statements
• Defense gives their opening statements
• All rise until the judge is seated

Material Objects are also known as?

• Examples
• Evidence
• Exhibits
• Artifacts

When a witness takes the stand, it can also be referred to as?

• Opening Statements
• Direct Examination
• Cross Examination
• Questioning

After the prosecuting attorney is done questioning a witness, the Defence takes a turn questioning the witness. What is this called?

• Witness Testimony
• Direct Examination
• Opening Statement
• Cross Examnination

What is it called when each side summarizes the testimony presented during the questioning?

• Closing Statements
• Jury Deliberation
• Case Summary
• End of Session

After the closing statements, what happens next?

• Verdict
• Jury Deliberation
• End of Trial
• Everyone is free to leave

The jury's decision is known as the:

• Plaintiff
• Witness
• Verdict
• Suspect

What's the definition of "sustained"?

• STOP; whatever you're saying you need to stop and move on
• KEEP GOING; you can keep discussing the topic at hand.
• DISCUSS; both attorneys approach the judge and discuss matters privately

What is the definition of "overruled"?

• STOP; whatever you're saying you need to stop and move on
• KEEP GOING; you can keep discussing the topic at hand 
• DISCUSS; both the attorneys approach the stand and discuss he decision with the judge