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Legal Terminology and Jury Processes

Authored by Maribeth Whitehouse

Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

CCSS covered

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Legal Terminology and Jury Processes
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does "sequestered" mean?

The process of keeping all members of the jury away from the public and press during a trial.

When a jury examines evidence

Being alone

When a jury submits a question to a judge

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does "mistrial" mean?

One of the attorneys is named Miss Trial.

When a defendent is sick and must miss the trial for a day or two

A trial that has no legal effect with regard to one or more of the charges brought against the defendant

A trial that must be reheld.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does "unanimous" mean?

To be known or not anonymous

When all of the jury members agree

When the jury has reached a verdict

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is the foreperson chosen?

The bailiff choses the foreperson.

They are selected by the judge.

He/she is selected by the jurors themselves once they are in the deliberation room

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the foreperson's jobs.

Count ballots

Maintain order in the jury room

Request things from bailiff

All of other choices

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does "voir dire" mean?

The process of selecting a jury

The final verdict of a trial

A type of legal document

A courtroom procedure for presenting evidence

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of a bailiff in a courtroom?

To represent the defendant

To maintain order and security in the courtroom

To provide legal advice to the jury

To decide the outcome of the trial

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