Legal Terminology Quiz

What is the term for the amount of money or property given to the court to ensure a person's return for trial after being released from custody?

• Arraignment

• Bail

• Indictment

• Subpoena

Which term describes the court proceeding where a person hears the charges against them and enters a plea?

• Trial

• Preliminary Hearing

• Arraignment

• Deposition

What is a legal meeting to determine if there is enough evidence to proceed with a trial called?

• Grand Jury

• Preliminary Hearing

• Testimony

• Verdict

What is the role of a grand jury?

• To issue a verdict

• To determine guilt or innocence

• To review evidence and decide on charges

• To provide testimony

What is a formal accusation that a person has committed a crime, issued by a grand jury?

• True Bill

• Indictment

• Acquittal

• Subpoena

What term is used when a grand jury decides there is enough evidence to charge someone with a crime?

• No Bill

• True Bill

• Verdict

• Testimony

What is the term for when a grand jury decides there is not enough evidence to charge someone?

• No Bill

• True Bill

• Indictment

• Acquittal

What is the formal examination of evidence in a court to determine guilt or innocence called?

• Arraignment

• Trial

• Deposition

• Subpoena

Who is the person or party that brings a case against another in a court of law?

• Defendant

• Plaintiff

• Juror

• Witness

Who is the individual or group being accused or sued in a court of law?

• Plaintiff

• Defendant

• Prosecutor

• Juror