Criminal Justice The Courts and Trials
Authored by Erica Gomez
English
6th Grade
CCSS covered
Used 10+ times
AI Actions
Add similar questions
Adjust reading levels
Convert to real-world scenario
Translate activity
More...
Content View
Student View
12 questions
Show all answers
1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What is the purpose of the closing argument in a trial?
To introduce new evidence that was not admitted in court.
To explain how the case and all of the evidence match the attorney's theme and theory.
To admit things that go against your side of the case.
To argue for the other side with the evidence that was actually allowed in court.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
During the closing argument, what is recommended if you have something in your closing that you did not get admitted in court?
Argue for its admission during the closing argument.
Show the jury the evidence anyway.
Use it to undermine the other side's case.
If possible, show the jury evidence that can help them understand how the evidence fits your version of the case.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What should be avoided in the length of the closing argument?
Making it slightly longer than the opening statement.
Keeping it concise and to the point.
Having an overly long closing argument.
Including a summary of the entire trial.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
According to the document, what is important to understand about admitting things that go against your side of the case?
It should be avoided at all costs.
It's okay as long as it doesn't hurt your overall picture for the jury.
It should be the main focus of your argument.
It will automatically lead to a loss in the trial.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What is a key strategy mentioned for helping the jury understand the evidence?
Presenting the evidence in different ways to cater to different learning styles.
Only presenting evidence that is absolutely indisputable.
Focusing solely on the evidence that supports the attorney's case.
Avoiding any complex explanations of the evidence.
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.8
CCSS.RI.6.1
CCSS.RI.6.8
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RL.6.1
6.
FILL IN THE BLANKS QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
If the attorney represents the defense, they will want to point out how the evidence demonstrates
(a)
7.
FILL IN THE BLANKS QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
As you are asking questions, one answer regular (lay) witnesses may not give is their
(a)
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
Access all questions and much more by creating a free account
Create resources
Host any resource
Get auto-graded reports
Continue with Google
Continue with Email
Continue with Classlink
Continue with Clever
or continue with
Microsoft
%20(1).png)
Apple
Others
Already have an account?
