Players in the Courtroom Quiz

What is the role of the judge in a courtroom?

• To oversee the legal proceedings, ensure that the trial is conducted fairly and impartially, and make decisions on matters of law.

• To decide the guilt or innocence of the defendant based on personal opinion

• To provide legal advice to the defendant

• To act as a witness in the trial

What are the responsibilities of the jury in a trial?

• Listening to evidence, evaluating witnesses, determining facts, and reaching a verdict

• Deciding on the punishment for the defendant, questioning the judge, and presenting evidence

• Delivering opening and closing statements, questioning witnesses, and presenting evidence

• Determining the sentence for the defendant, deciding on the guilt or innocence of the defendant, and interpreting the law

What is the main function of a defense attorney?

• To investigate and gather evidence against individuals or organizations accused of committing a crime.

• To prosecute individuals or organizations accused of committing a crime.

• To represent and defend individuals or organizations accused of committing a crime.

• To provide legal advice to individuals or organizations accused of committing a crime.

What are the duties of the prosecution in a trial?

• Defending the defendant, presenting evidence in favor of the defendant, and questioning the prosecution's witnesses.

• Presenting evidence, questioning witnesses, and arguing the case against the defendant.

• Presenting evidence, questioning the defense witnesses, and arguing the case in favor of the defendant.

• Questioning the prosecution's witnesses, presenting evidence in favor of the defendant, and arguing the case in favor of the defendant.

Why are witnesses important in a trial?

• Witnesses are only used to waste time in a trial.

• Witnesses are irrelevant in a trial.

• Witnesses provide firsthand accounts and evidence of the events that occurred.

• Witnesses can provide biased accounts of the events.

Who is responsible for ensuring a fair trial?

• judge

• jury

• defendant

• lawyer

What is the purpose of cross-examination?

• To confirm the witness's testimony

• To establish a friendly rapport with the witness

• To gather evidence from the opposing party

• To challenge the credibility of a witness or obtain additional information.

What is the role of the defense attorney during a trial?

• To act as a witness for the prosecution.

• To negotiate a plea deal with the judge.

• To prosecute the defendant and ensure their conviction.

• To represent the defendant and ensure their rights are protected.

What is the primary goal of the prosecution in a trial?

• To ensure a fair and impartial trial.

• To prove the innocence of the defendant and secure an acquittal.

• To prove the guilt of the defendant and secure a conviction.

• To negotiate a plea deal with the defendant.

What is the purpose of opening statements in a trial?

• To provide an overview of the case and outline the main arguments and evidence.

• To determine the guilt or innocence of the defendant.

• To present the closing arguments and summarize the case.

• To introduce the judge and jury to the defendant and witnesses.