Legal Knowledge Quiz

Which of the following is responsible for making the final decision in a trial?

• Lawyer

• Jury

• Witness

• Judge

A group of citizens who listen to evidence and decide on a verdict is called:

• Jurors

• Lawyers

• Prosecutors

• Defenders

The attorney who represents the accused person in a criminal trial is known as the:

• Prosecution

• Judge

• Defense lawyer

• Witness

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What term describes the process of jurors discussing the case to reach a verdict?

• Decision

• Deliberation

• Prosecution

• Testimony

Who presents evidence and arguments to prove the defendant's guilt?

• Judge

• Defense

• Jury

• Prosecution

A person who gives testimony in court based on what they have seen or know is called a:

• Juror

• Lawyer

• Witness

• Judge

The verdict that indicates the defendant has been proven to have committed the crime is:

• Not guilty

• Undecided

• Guilty

• Inconclusive

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the term for the final judgment made by the jury or judge in a trial?

• Deliberation

• Prosecution

• Verdict

• Decision

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

Which of the following is NOT typically a role of the judge in a trial?

• Interpreting the law

• Deciding on objections

• Determining guilt or innocence in all cases

• Sentencing convicted defendants

The side in a criminal trial that represents the government and seeks to prove the defendant's guilt is called:

• The jury

• The prosecution

• The defense

• The witness stand