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Legal Terminology in Court Cases

Authored by Julianne Mertz

Social Studies

8th Grade

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Legal Terminology in Court Cases
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A person who appeals a decision made by a court

Appellant

Appellee

Defendant

Plaintiff

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The person charged with a crime or violation

Appellant

Appellee

Defendant

Plaintiff

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A person who won a case and is being sued to have the case overturned

Appellant

Appellee

Defendant

Plaintiff

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

a person who brings a case against another in a court of law

Appellant

Appellee

Defendant

Plaintiff

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In a criminal trial, the person who is prosecuting the defendant, or in other words, trying to convict the defendant of a crime

Defense Attorney

District Attorney

Prosecutor

Sheriff

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The attorney who is looking out for the best interests of the defendant

Defense Attorney

District Attorney

Prosecutor

Sheriff

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

a public official who represents the government in criminal cases

Defense Attorney

Public Defender

Prosecutor

District Attorney

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