Mock Trial Quiz

What is an affidavit?

• A request made after a trial for another court to review.

• A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it.

• A type of evidence excluding eyewitness testimony.

• A judge's office.

What does the term "appeal" refer to in a courtroom context?

• The release of a criminal defendant from custody.

• A crime punishable by death.

• A request made after a trial to another court to review the trial's conduct.

• The judge's instructions to the jury.

Which term describes a trial without a jury where the judge decides the facts?

• Bench trial

• Capital offense

• Bail

• Chambers

What is the term used to describe a written statement by the plaintiff about the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant?

• deposition

• complaint

• docket

• evidence

Which term is used to refer to a government entity authorized to resolve legal disputes?

• counsel

• court

• defendant

• felony

What is the purpose of a "court reporter" in legal proceedings?

• A) To provide legal advice

• B) To make a word-for-word record

• C) To question witnesses

• D) To present evidence

What is the definition of "felony"?

• A) A minor legal violation

• B) A legal document

• C) A crime carrying a penalty of more than a year in prison

• D) A legal advice

Which statement best describes hearsay in legal contexts?

• A direct testimony given by a witness at the scene

• Statements considered highly reliable and always admissible in court

• Statements by a witness about an incident they did not see or hear directly (telling what another person said to them)

• A written record of what was said in court

What does an indictment signify in a legal process?

• A final decision of guilt by a judge

• A formal request for a witness to testify

• A formal charge stating there is enough evidence for a trial

• The conclusion of a legal investigation

What is the term for a less serious crime than a felony, usually punishable by less than a year of confinement?

• Felony

• Misdemeanor

• Objection

• Probation