Civic Lit: 15/16 Review

What is the first step in bringing a civil case?

• Appealing the court decision

• Calling witnesses to testify

• Settling before going to court

• Filing a complaint

What happens during a pre-trial hearing in a civil case?

• Both sides try to settle before going to court

• The judge or jury decides the trial

• The defendant is informed of the charges

• The plaintiff and defendant present their closing arguments

Who decides the outcome of a civil trial?

• Judge

• Defendant

• Jury

• Plaintiff

What is the purpose of an appeal in a civil case?

• To admit fault

• To settle the dispute through mediation

• To challenge the lawsuit

• To lower or eliminate the money ordered to be paid

What is the first step in a criminal case?

• Arrest

• Arraignment

• Indictment

• Preliminary hearing

What happens during an indictment in a criminal case?

• The defendant is formally charged with a crime

• The judge informs the defendant of the charges

• The defendant pleads guilty or not guilty

• The grand jury hears evidence presented by the prosecution

What is the purpose of an arraignment in a criminal case?

• To inform the defendant of the crime and set bail

• To skip the trial if the defendant pleads guilty

• To call witnesses to testify

• To present closing arguments

Who makes the decision in a criminal trial?

• Defense

• Judge

• Prosecution

• Jury

What happens during the closing arguments in a criminal trial?

• Both the prosecution and defense present their summaries

• The prosecution calls witnesses to testify

• The defense cross-examines the prosecution witnesses

• The jury discusses the case and reaches a verdict

What is the purpose of an appeal in a criminal case?

• To lower or eliminate the sentence

• To settle the dispute through mediation

• To admit guilt and skip the trial

• To challenge the court decision