Rules of Evidence GA Mock Trial

Which rule defines the test for relevant evidence?

• Rule 401

• Rule 402

• Rule 403

• Rule 404

Under which rule is relevant evidence admissible unless otherwise provided by the rules?

• Rule 401

• Rule 402

• Rule 403

• Rule 404

Which rule allows evidence of a person's character or character trait to be admitted under certain exceptions?

• Rule 401

• Rule 402

• Rule 403

• Rule 404

Match the following rules to their explanation

• Hearsay Exceptions

• Rule 701

• Expert Witness

• Rule 702

• Lay Witness

• Rule 602

• Need for personal knowledge

• Rule 804

• Character Evidence

• Rule 404

What is the purpose of Rule 403?

• To exclude relevant evidence for prejudice, confusion, or waste of time

• To admit relevant evidence regardless of its probative value

• To determine the admissibility of character evidence

• To establish the burden of proof in civil actions

What are two methods of proving character?

• By Reputation or Opinion

• By Specific Instances of Conduct

• By evidence of a person's habit or routine

• By evidence of a crime, wrong or act

Under which rule can evidence of a person's habit or an organization's routine practice be admitted?

• Rule 406

• Rule 407

• Rule 408

• Rule 409

What type of evidence is not admissible to prove negligence, culpable conduct, or a defect in a product or its design?

• Subsequent remedial measures

• Compromise offers and negotiations

• Offers to pay medical and similar expenses

• Pleas, plea discussions, and related statements

What is the general rule of competency for witnesses?

• Every person is competent to be a witness

• Only experts are competent to be witnesses

• Only adults are competent to be witnesses

• Only attorneys are competent to be witnesses

Under which rule are certain admissions and communications excluded from evidence on grounds of public policy?

• Rule 501

• Rule 602

• Rule 603

• Rule 604