Legal Terms

What does it mean when someone pleads the fifth?

• They choose not to answer a question because it might incriminate them

• They apologize for their actions

• They admit their guilt

• They request a break in the trial

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

What is a defamation?

• The act of damaging someone's good reputation

• A property dispute

• Tax evasion

• A traffic violation

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

What is a verdict in a trial?

• A decision reached by a jury after a trial

• A statement made by the defendant

• A decision made by the prosecution

• A request for further investigation

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What does a unanimous verdict mean?

• A decision based on public opinion

• A decision reached by flipping a coin

• A decision made by the judge alone

• A decision where all members of the jury agree

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What does it mean to acquit someone in a trial?

• To be fined for the offense

• To be banned from the courtroom

• To be sentenced to prison

• To be declared innocent of any guilt or wrongdoing

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

What does the expression 'If it doesn't fit, you must acquit' refer to?

• The Trump deposition

• The Ed Sheeran copyright trial

• The Depp v Heard trial

• The OJ Simpson trial

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5A

What does it mean to be under oath in a trial?

• To refuse to answer any questions

• To provide false information intentionally

• To remain silent throughout the trial

• To swear to tell the whole truth and nothing but the truth

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.8.6