Courtroom Knowledge Quiz

Who is the person in charge of deciding if someone is guilty or innocent in a courtroom?

• The witness

• The jury

• The judge

• The prosecutor

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.5

What is the name of the tool used to get everyone's attention in a courtroom?

• Gavel

• Jury

• Witness

• Prosecutor

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

What is the name of the statement made by the lawyer at the end of a trial?

• Opening statement

• Closing statement

• Verdict

• Evidence

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CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

The role of a jury in a courtroom is to:

• decide the guilt or innocence of the defendant

• prosecute the defendant

• defend the accused

• enforce the law

What is the difference between a prosecutor and a defense attorney?

• A prosecutor represents the state and a defense attorney represents the accused.

• A prosecutor defends the accused and a defense attorney prosecutes the state.

• Both have the same role in a court of law.

• A prosecutor and a defense attorney work together to defend the accused.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

What is the purpose of an opening statement in a trial?

• To present evidence

• To summarize the case

• To outline the case

• To cross-examine witnesses

Imagine you are a witness to an event. What would you do? What information would you share with others?

• Report the event to authorities and share all relevant details.

• Keep the information to myself and not share with anyone.

• Only share the information with close friends.

• Post about the event on social media without details.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

When explaining your side of a story, which of the following is most important?

• Being honest and clear

• Using complex language

• Avoiding the main point

• Being vague

What is the name of the tool used to get everyone's attention in a courtroom?

• Hammer
• Judge's Bell
• Gavel
• Courtroom Whistle

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

Which of the following is a role of the defense attorney in a criminal trial?

• To present evidence against the defendant

• To ensure the defendant receives a fair trial

• To decide the verdict

• To prosecute the case

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.10