Legal Trials Quiz

What is the difference between a criminal trial and a civil trial?

• A) A criminal trial involves a jury, while a civil trial does not.

• B) A criminal trial is for disputes between individuals, while a civil trial is for offenses against the state.

• C) A criminal trial is for offenses against the state, while a civil trial is for disputes between individuals.

• D) A criminal trial involves a judge, while a civil trial involves a panel of judges.

What is the difference between a bench trial and a jury trial?

• A) A bench trial is decided by a judge, while a jury trial is decided by a panel of judges.

• B) A bench trial is decided by the public, while a jury trial is decided by a judge.

• C) A bench trial is decided by a judge, while a jury trial is decided by a group of peers.

• D) A bench trial is decided by a jury, while a jury trial is decided by a judge.

¿Cuál es el propósito de un juicio penal?

• Determinar la pena de una persona ya declarada culpable

• Decidir, más allá de una duda razonable, si una persona acusada de un crimen es culpable o no

• Resolver disputas civiles entre dos partes

• Revisar la evidencia presentada en casos previos

How many citizens typically decide whether the defendant is guilty or not guilty in a Jury Trial?

• 6

• 12

• 10

• 8

In a Bench Trial, who decides whether the defendant is guilty or not guilty?

• The public prosecutor

• The jury

• The judge

• The defense attorney

From what are potential jurors typically selected?

• High school records

• Registered voters, driver's license, or other official records

• Employment history

• Social media profiles

What is the term used for the process of jury selection from the jury pool?

• Voir dire

• Juris prudence

• Habeas corpus

• In camera

Who conducts voir dire in state criminal trials?

• The judge

• The jury

• The lawyers from both sides

• The witnesses

Who conducts voir dire in federal criminal trials?

• The lawyers from both sides

• The jury

• The witnesses

• The judge

What are the two ways to challenge potential jury members from hearing a case?

• Peremptory challenges and challenges for cause

• Challenges for evidence and challenges for testimony

• Peremptory challenges and challenges for selection

• Challenges for cause and challenges for jurisdiction