Court Vocabulary

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

• Plaintiff

• Accused

• Judge

• Witness

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

• Jury

• Judge

• Prosecutor

• Attorney

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

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

• Irrelevant

• Objectionable

• Admissable

• Inadmissable

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

• Witness

• Plaintiff

• Prosecutor

• Defence

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

• Witness

• Plaintiff

• Juror

• Defendant

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

• Witness

• Accused

• Juror

• Judge

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

• Defence Lawyer

• Prosecution

• Judge

• Lawyer