Workshop 8 Part A Vocabulary Quiz

Match each word with its definition

• Proved guilty of a crime

• Unbiased

• When everyone agrees

• Dispute

• A serious crime

• Unanimous

• Not influenced by opinions

• Convicted

• A serious argument or disagreement

• Felony

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Select the correct word for the following definition: The act of treating a person or group differently or in an unfair way.

• Infringe

• Discrimination

• Civil

• Implicate

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Select the correct word for the following definition: A crime that is not too serious

• Felony

• Convicted

• Misdemeanor

• Testimony

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Select the correct word for the following definition: Relating to laws about a person's rights rather than a crime

• Civil

• Dispute

• Justice

• Preside

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

Complete the sentence with the correct word:

The defendant changed his __________ from not- guilty to insanity once he knew there was evidence against him.

• Verdict

• Testimony

• Implicate

• Plea

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

Complete the sentence blank with the correct vocabulary word:

Critics argue the law goes too far, and ___________ on people’s rights.

• Presides

• Convicts

• Infringes

• Appoints

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

Complete the sentence blank with the correct vocabulary word:

The lawyers look for people to serve on the jury who are ___________ and who can judge the defendant fairly.

• Unbiased

• Testimony

• Civil

• Convicted

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 the definition of Preside?

• A statement given by a witness in a court of law

• To assign a role or job to someone

• Proved guilty of a crime

• To be in charge of a formal meeting or important situation

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 the definition of implicate?

• Not influenced by opinions

• To show that a person is involved in a bad situation

• The decision of the jury after trial

• Without question that something is true

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Choose the correct word for the following definition:

Without question that something is true

• Implicate

• Verdict

• Beyond a reasonable doubt

• Testimony

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