Mock Trial Background Knowledge

What two kinds of cases do courts hear?

• Criminal & punishment

• Criminal & law suit

• Criminal & civilian

• Civil & Criminal

Which type of court case deals with someone breaking the law?

• Civil

• Criminal

• Law suit

When does a suspect become "the defendant"?

• At the arraignment

• when the grand jury issues an indictment

• When they plead guilty

Someone is accused of a crime and can't afford a lawyer, this person is appointed.

• Prosecutor

• Public Defender

• Prognosticator

In a criminal trial, the People's representative is known as...?

• Prosecution

• Defense

Sworn evidence given in court is known as...?

• Test

• Testimony

• Truth

The people who sit and listen to decide guilt or innocence are called?

• Judge

• Jury

• Press

When the jury go to discuss case & decide guilt or innocence.

• Chit chat

• Deliberate

• Exonerate

Who reads the verdict aloud?

• Judge

• No-one, it's electronic

• Foreman

The jury's finding, judgment, or decision is known as?

• Verdict

• Guilty

• Innocent