The American judiciary system

Who is the person responsible for interpreting and applying the law in a court?

• The defendant

• The judge

• The state's attorney

• The plaintiff

What is the role of the state attorney in a courtroom?

• To defend the defendant

• To represent the plaintiff

• To prove the defendant's guilt

• To ensure security in the courtroom

What is a testimony in a criminal case?

• An official accusation of a crime

• A statement by the witness to bring evidence presented in court

• A punishment given to the defendant

• A statement at the beginning of the trial

Who is the person accused and charged with committing a crime in a criminal case?

What is the goal of cross-examinations in a trial?

• To present new evidence

• To challenge the credibility of the witness

• To question the judge

• To discredit the other party

What is the responsibility of the jury in a criminal trial?

• To determine the guilt or innocence of the defendant

• To question the judge's decisions

• To provide legal advice to the state attorney

• To interpret the law

When there is enough proof for the person accused to be judged guilty in a criminal case, we talk about...

• Preponderance of evidence

• Proof beyond a reasonable doubt

Which one is the odd one out?

• To sue someone

• To press charge against someone

• To take legal actions against someone

• To prove someone guilty of a crime

• To take someone to court

What do you call the officer in charge of the security of the people in court?

Documents, objects, or witness to prove or disprove something in court