Street Law Chapter 8

Who makes up the Judicial Branch?

• The Obama Family

• The House of Representatives and The Senate

• The Supreme Court

• Judicial Affairs Committee

a person who brings a case against another in a court of law

• Plantiff

• District Attorney

• Defendant

• Prosecutor

a lawyer who conducts the case against a defendant in a criminal court.

• Plantiff

• Principal

• Prosecutor

What is the primary focus of Chapter 8 in Street Law?

• Criminal Law

• Civil Law

• Constitutional Law

• Family Law

Which of the following is a key concept discussed in Chapter 8 of Street Law?

• The role of the jury

• The process of civil litigation

• The rights of the accused

• The structure of the federal government

Chapter 8 of Street Law emphasizes the importance of which amendment in criminal proceedings?

• First Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

• Sixth Amendment

In Street Law Chapter 8, what is described as the first step in a criminal trial?

• Opening statements

• Jury selection

• Presentation of evidence

• Closing arguments

According to Chapter 8 of Street Law, what is the purpose of a plea bargain?

• To dismiss charges

• To reduce the sentence

• To avoid a trial

• To convict the accused

What is a major theme in Chapter 8 of Street Law regarding the rights of the accused?

• Right to free speech

• Right to a fair trial

• Right to bear arms

• Right to privacy

Chapter 8 of Street Law discusses the role of which legal professional in a criminal trial?

• Judge

• Defense attorney

• Prosecutor

• Bailiff