Courtroom and Trial Quiz

What is the purpose of the adversary system in civil and criminal trials?

• To determine the truth through exchange between the prosecutor and defense

• To provide legal rulings in the case

• To make the final verdict in the trial

• To decide the amount of damages the defendant must pay

What is the role of the judge in a trial?

• To present the opening statement

• To cross-examine the witnesses

• To give the final verdict

• To make the legal rulings in the case and determine admissible evidence

What is the purpose of the opening statement in a trial?

• To orient the jurors to the particular case

• To present the evidence and witnesses

• To make the final argument

• To determine the credibility of the witnesses

What is the purpose of the closing argument in a trial?

• To summarize and conclude the case

• To make the final verdict

• To present the opening statement

• To determine the amount of damages

What happens if the jury cannot reach a verdict in a trial?

• The case is dismissed

• The judge makes the final decision

• A mistrial is declared and the case may have to start all over again

• The jury is replaced with a new one

What is the function of a jury in a trial?

• To determine the facts and reach a verdict

• To cross-examine the witnesses

• To make legal rulings

• To present evidence and witnesses

What is the role of the prosecutor in a criminal trial?

• To make the final verdict

• To present the case against the accused

• To defend the accused

• To determine the admissibility of evidence

What is the purpose of cross-examination in a trial?

• To present the opening statement

• To summarize the case

• To make the final argument

• To challenge the credibility of the witnesses

What is the role of a defense attorney in a criminal trial?

• To present the case against the accused

• To defend the accused and ensure a fair trial

• To determine the admissibility of evidence

• To make the final verdict

What is the significance of evidence in a trial?

• To summarize the case

• To determine the credibility of the witnesses

• To provide a basis for the jury's decision

• To make the final argument