Unit 5 Vocabulary Review

What is the definition of "Jurisdiction"?

• Authority to hear a case

• Power to make laws

• Ability to enforce rules

• Right to appeal a decision

What does "Original Jurisdiction" mean?

• Authority to hear a case first

• Authority to review a case

• Authority to dismiss a case

• Authority to appeal a case

Which of the following best describes a misdemeanor?

• A major felony

• A minor wrongdoing

• A civil lawsuit

• A legal defense

Which of the following best describes a felony?

• Not that serious

• A minor wrongdoing

• A serious crime

• A legal defense

In legal terms, who is the opposite of a defendant?

• Plaintiff

• Witness

• Juror

• Bailiff

Who is responsible for arguing the case on behalf of the plaintiff in a criminal trial?

• Defense attorney

• Prosecutor

• Judge

• Witness

In a criminal case, the prosecutor is an attorney that represents which party?

• Defendant

• Plaintiff

• Jury

• Court

Someone accused of a crime in a court of law is a .....

• Defendant

• Plaintiff

• Jury

• Court

What role does a defendant play in a legal case?

• Prosecutor

• Accuser

• Accused

• Witness

What is the term for the authority to review a decision of a lower court?

• Appellate Jurisdiction

• Original Jurisdiction

• Concurrent Jurisdiction

• Exclusive Jurisdiction

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DOK Level 1: Recall