Courtroom Terms

Courtroom Terms

9th Grade

8 Qs

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Courtroom Terms

Courtroom Terms

Assessment

Quiz

English

9th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

CCSS
L.8.6, L.9-10.6, W.8.2D

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the term used to describe a person who has been formally charged with a crime in court?

Plaintiff

Accused

Judge

Witness

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is responsible for deciding the guilt or innocence of the accused in a trial?

Jury

Judge

Prosecutor

Attorney

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the term used for a group of individuals selected to hear evidence and reach a verdict in a trial?

Plaintiff

Jury

Witness

Accused

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the term used for evidence that is allowed to be presented in court during a trial?

Irrelevant

Objectionable

Admissable

Inadmissable

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is responsible for presenting evidence and arguing the case against the accused in court?

Witness

Plaintiff

Prosecutor

Defence

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which term refers to an individual or organisation filing a lawsuit against another party in court?

Witness

Plaintiff

Juror

Defendant

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who presides over and ensures that proper legal procedures are followed during a trial?

Witness

Accused

Juror

Judge

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which term refers to the lawyer who represents the accused in court?

Defence Lawyer

Prosecution

Judge

Lawyer

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D