Judicial Branch - 2020

Who is the accuser in a CIVIL case?

• Plaintiff

• Prosecutor

• Defendant

• Criminal

Who is the accuser in a CRIMINAL case?

• Plaintiff
• Prosecutor
• Defendant
• Criminal

Somebody accused of a crime and is on trial is the

• Plaintiff
• Prosecutor
• Defendant
• Criminal

Who has the burden of proof in the United States?

• it is the responsibility to prove that your side of a legal case is correct.

• the responsibility to prove that the defendant is not guilty

• the burden is on the accuser (plaintiff/prosecutor)

• the burden is on the defendant

To be found guilty of a crime, the evidence must prove guilt ________

• beyond a reasonable doubt
• beyond any doubt
• probably
• with absolutely no other possibilty at all, no matter how unlikely it is

What is NOT the role of the judge in most trials

• Preventing anyones rights from being violated in the trial

• Making sure the rules of the court are followed

• Deciding guilt or innocence

• Determining punishment if the accused is found guilty

• Acting like the referee of the trial

Who determines guilt in a trial

• Jury

• Judge

• Plaintiff

• Prosecutor

• Defendant

Which statement is correct?

• Evidence is what a witness says. Testimony is physical proof of something happening (or not happening)
• Testimony is what a witness says. Evidence is physical proof of something happening (or not happening)

A minor crime is know as a _______

• felony
• misdemeanor
• indictment
• appealable case

Which of the following punishments is ONLY possible for felonies?

• prison
• community service
• fines
• a real serious talking to by a judge