Trail Process

What is a "plea bargain" in the context of a trial process?

• A formal dispute resolution process

• An agreement between the prosecutor and defendant, where the defendant agrees to plead guilty to a lesser charge

• A decision made by the jury to reduce charges

• A negotiation for a shorter trial

• F

• G

• H

• J

Which of the following was the Cherokee’s 800 mile march to the indian territory where ¼ of the Cherokee tribe died on the march to the land?

• Second Seminole War

• Trail of Tears

• Blackhawk

• Cherokee resistance

What event is pictured in the image?

• American Indians fleeing the Battle of Horseshoe Bend

• American Indians on the Trail of Tears

• American Indians entering new lands gained in the Jackson Purchase

• American Indians entering Georgia from Tennessee after the Treaty of Echota

What is the role of a jury in a trial process?

• To present evidence against the defendant

• To decide the verdict based on evidence presented

• To defend the accused in court

• To prosecute the defendant

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to a fair trial?

• First Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

• Sixth Amendment

• Eighth Amendment

What is the primary purpose of a trial process?

• To punish the accused

• To determine the guilt or innocence of the accused

• To negotiate a settlement

• To delay legal proceedings

In a criminal trial, who has the burden of proof?

• The defendant

• The prosecutor

• The judge

• The jury

What is a 'hung jury'?

• A jury that cannot agree on a verdict

• A jury that has reached a unanimous decision

• A jury that is biased

• A jury that is dismissed before the trial ends

What does 'voir dire' refer to in the trial process?

• The final verdict

• The jury selection process

• The opening statement

• The cross-examination