Vocabulary Study - Mock Trial

Who is the person that brings a legal action against another in a court of law?

• Plaintiff

• Defendant

• Judge

• Counsel

What does the First Amendment protect?

• Right to a speedy trial

• Protection from unreasonable searches

• Freedom of speech and expression

• Right to bear arms

What is a Dress Code Policy?

• Rules for courtroom behavior

• A law regarding national flags

• Guidelines for public speaking

• Rules set by a school regarding acceptable clothing

What is Freedom of Speech?

• The right to vote

• The right to privacy

• The right to express opinions without government interference

• The right to carry weapons

What is a Legal Precedent?

• A legal document outlining individual rights

• Previous court decisions that guide future cases

• A suggestion for future laws

• A new law passed by Congress

What is the Constitution?

• The highest court in the United States

• A historical document with no legal standing

• The supreme law of the United States

• A collection of legal precedents

Where does a trial take place?

• In a courtroom

• In a police station

• In a legislative assembly

• In a law firm

What is Testimony?

• Evidence provided by a witness under oath

• A lawyer's closing statement

• A judge's final decision

• A document outlining the charges against a defendant

Who are considered Counsel in a court of law?

• Witnesses

• Jurors

• Legal representatives

• Court clerks

Who is the Defendant?

• The judge presiding over the case

• The person against whom a legal action is brought

• The lawyer defending the case

• The person bringing the legal action