The Trial Process

Which of these is FALSE about a Grand Jury?

• They decide whether or not a person should be put on trial.

• Their decision has to be by majority vote (not everyone agreeing).

• The grand jury listens to both the prosecutor and the defense attorney.

What is the document called that states a person is being formally charged with a crime?

• Subpoena

• Verdict

• Search Warrant

• Indictment

Who calls witnesses FIRST in a trial?

• Prosecution

• Defense

What is the name of the lawyer who represents the government and argues a person is guilty?

• Prosecutor

• Defense

• Plaintiff

When you get a chance to question the OTHER SIDE'S WITNESSES, this is known as...

• Direct Examination

• Cross Examination

What is the name of the rights that police read you upon your arrest?

• Bill of Rights

• Miranda Rights

• Civil Rights

Which Amendment protects your right to be free from searches and seizures without a warrant?

• 2nd

• 3rd

• 4th

• 5th

Under which circumstance would the police NOT need a warrant?

• They suspect an undocumented immigrant is in your house but you told the police they may not enter to look.

• The police pulled you over for speeding and want to look in your trunk.

• A police officer stops you on the street because he heard you swearing and wants to look in your backpack.

• A police officer pulls you over and sees a large bag of weed on your passenger seat.

If a judge disagrees with an objection, he/she will say

• Sustained

• Overruled

Habeas Corpus (found in the 5th Amendment) is the right to

• Appear in court and hear the charges against you.

• To remain silent

• To an attorney

• All of these