Jury Duty Quiz

A defendant charged with a crime is presumed _____.

• Acquitted

• Guilty

• Innocent

• Non-acquittal

Answer explanation

A defendant charged with a crime is presumed innocent until proven guilty. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Innocent'.

The burden (job) of proving guilt beyond a reasonable doubt belongs to _____.

• Defense

• Judge

• Jury

• Prosecution (Government)

Answer explanation

The burden of proving guilt beyond a reasonable doubt belongs to the Prosecution (Government) as they are responsible for presenting evidence and convincing the jury of the defendant's guilt.

The judge determines the law to be applied in the case while the jury decides the _____.

• Case

• Evidence

• Facts

• Reality

Answer explanation

The judge determines the law to be applied in the case while the jury decides the facts.

In a very real sense people rely on _____ for the protection of life, liberty & the pursuit of happiness.

• Defense

• Judge

• Jury

• Prosecution (Government)

Answer explanation

In a very real sense, people rely on the jury for the protection of life, liberty & the pursuit of happiness.

Criminal cases are those in which individuals are charged with _____

• Breaking a contract

• Breaking the criminal laws

• Damage to someone or their property

• Violating rights and duties

Answer explanation

Criminal cases are those in which individuals are charged with breaking the criminal laws.

The person charged with violation of the law is the _____

• Acquitted

• Barrister

• Defendant

• Prosecution

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'Defendant' because the person charged with violation of the law is the defendant in a legal case.

No trial is needed if the defendant pleads guilty to committing the crime.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

If the defendant pleads guilty, there is no need for a trial as they have admitted to committing the crime, making the statement true.

_____ must determine what the true facts are.

• Defense

• Judge

• Jury

• Prosecution

Answer explanation

The jury must determine what the true facts are.

The sentencing of the defendant, if they are found guilty, is the sole responsibility of the _____.

• Defense

• Judge

• Jury

• Prosecution

Answer explanation

The sentencing of the defendant, if they are found guilty, is the sole responsibility of the Judge.

If the judge decides EVERY objection in favor of the Plaintiff (prosecution) that means the jury should decide (agree) with the Plaintiff (prosecution).

• True

• False

Answer explanation

If the judge decides EVERY objection in favor of the Plaintiff, it does not mean the jury should agree with the Plaintiff. The jury has its own independent decision-making process.