Mock Trial Legal Terms

Which lawyer tries to prove the suspect is guilty?

• Prosecutor
• Defense attorney

What is the legal term for someone who saw an event and provides testimony in court known as? 

• Plaintiff
• Defendant
• Witness
• Verdict

The person who initiates a civil lawsuit

• Plaintiff
• Defendant

A person whom has a claim or charge against them is?

• prosecutor
• defendant
• witness

Which amendment states that "The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause"

• Amendment I

• Amendment II

• Amendment V

• Amendment IX

• Amendment IV

A place where people can resolve disputes relating to law

• judge
• verdict
• court
• defendant

A body of citizens sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence presented in a court of law

• jury
• objection
• defense attorney
• judge

An individual or group being sued by a plaintiff or charged with a crime by a prosecutor.

• defendant
• judge
• jury
• verdict

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

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

• Opening Statements

• Direct Examination

• Cross Examination

• Questioning