Witness for the Prosecution

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10th Grade
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Sarah Williams
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The attorney representing the state or the party placing the charge against the alleged criminal works for the ...
Defense
Prosecution
Attorney
Acquittal
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
2.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
witness
defense
witness
bystander
neglects
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CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In the context of a courtroom, who is the 'witness'?
A person who observes an event and provides testimony
The lawyer defending the accused
The judge presiding over the case
The person accused of the crime
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the primary role of the prosecution in a legal trial?
To defend the accused
To present evidence against the accused
To judge the case
To provide legal advice to the accused
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following best describes the term 'testimony'?
A legal document
A witness's statement under oath
A type of legal punishment
A courtroom procedure
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.11-12.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In literature, what is the significance of a 'witness' character?
To provide comic relief
To offer a neutral perspective
To serve as the main antagonist
To act as the protagonist
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What does the term 'cross-examination' refer to in a trial?
The initial questioning of a witness
The questioning of a witness by the opposing side
The final verdict of the jury
The opening statement of the trial
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.10
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10
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