The Court System in the U.S.

What is a characteristic of criminal cases?

• Disputes over rights/responsibilities

• Government vs. Individual

• Review of lower court decisions

• Between individuals/organizations

What is reviewed in an appeal?

• New evidence

• Lower court decisions

• Government policies

• Individual rights

Who are the parties in a trial court?

• The judge and jury

• The sides of each case

• The witnesses

• The court reporters

What happens during the cross-examination by the defense?

• Defense presents their opening statements

• Defense examines their own witnesses

• Defense asks questions to the witnesses of the plaintiff or prosecutor

• Defense makes closing arguments

Which step involves the judge's ability to end the case?

• Step 1

• Step 2

• Step 3

• Step 5

During which step does the defense present their opening statements?

• Step 1

• Step 2

• Step 3

• Step 4

Which step involves the judge's decision-making power?

• Step 1

• Step 3

• Step 4

• Step 5

What is the purpose of the closing statement by the Plaintiff or Prosecutor in Step 8?

• To instruct the jury

• To ask for a not guilty verdict

• To review evidence and ask for a guilty verdict

• To question defense witnesses

In which step does the Defense make a closing statement?

• Step 6

• Step 7

• Step 9

• Step 10

What type of laws do federal courts handle?

• State laws

• Federal laws

• Local laws

• International laws