The People of the Court Quiz

What is the primary role of a judge in a jury trial?

• To ensure court proceedings are smooth and fair

• To represent the plaintiff

• To represent the defendant

• To decide the case

What is judicial impartiality?

• Judges making decisions based on personal feelings

• Judges following popular opinion

• Judges being influenced by politics

• Judges interpreting the law fairly without bias

How are federal judges appointed?

• Chosen by the Supreme Court

• Nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate

• Appointed by state governors

• Elected by the public

What is the purpose of a court reporter?

• To provide legal advice

• To document every word spoken during a trial

• To interpret the law

• To maintain courtroom order

What is the role of a jury in a trial?

• To impose sentences

• To issue subpoenas

• To decide a fair verdict based on the facts

• To interpret the law

Who can be excluded from jury service?

• People fluent in English

• Residents over 18 years of age

• Residents with no felony charges

• Active military members

What is the role of a courtroom interpreter?

• To summarize court proceedings

• To translate everything said in court word-for-word

• To clarify legal terms

• To provide legal advice

What is a fact witness?

• Someone who decides the verdict

• Someone who interprets the law

• Someone who reports what they saw or heard

• Someone who provides expert knowledge

What is the 'master wheel' in jury selection?

• A random selection of potential jurors

• A list of jurors who have served before

• A group of jurors selected for a specific trial

• A list of all eligible jurors

What is the Code of Conduct for United States Judges?

• A guideline for judges to follow popular opinion

• A mandate for judges to follow political influences

• A requirement for judges to recuse themselves if biased

• A rule for judges to decide cases based on personal beliefs