Trials

Which was NOT an unfair practice at the witch trials?

• Double jeopoardy

• no defense lawyers

• no speedy trials

• could not cross examine the accusers

Spectral evidence was allowed in the trials. Spectral evidence is when:

• people testified to strange behaviors in their neighbors

• girls would have convulsions and say it was caused by evil spirits from the accused

• they used the Bible to prove a person's witchcraft

• poor attendance at church

The tragedy of the witch trials shows the:

• importance of fair trials

• dangers of superstitions

• power of fear

• all of the above

What do you think caused the Salem Witch Trials?

• the strict rules associated with Puritan life

• ergot

• jealousy

• the strict practices of their religion

• Any combination of these options are possible

Distinguish Civil and Criminal Trials. Select the true statements.

• Civil trials involve some crime.

• Criminal trials are brought by prosecutors

• Civil trials result in compensation and damages

• Criminal trials result in punishment.

• Civil Trials never have a jury

A case in which a defendant is tried for committing a crime as defined by the law 

• civil case

• certificate 

• criminal case 

• original jurisdiction

Which side in a trial brings the action?

• Plaintiff

• Defense

The excerpt below is Clause 39 from the Magna Carta. No free man shall be seized, imprisoned, dispossessed, outlawed, exiled or ruined in any way, nor in any way proceeded against, excerpt by the lawful judgment of his peers and the law of the land. To what legal practice still used today in the United States does the clause "except the lawful judgment of his peers" refer?

• A judge who presides over a court case in the district where the crime occurred

• A jury composed of citizens from the region where the case is heard

• The lawyers who represent the defense

• The lawyer who prosecute the defendant

A trial in which a judge decides the verdict

• bench trial

• court ruling

• Judge's choice

• jury trial

Which of these types of trials are both PUBLIC?

• Military Law and Civil Law

• Civil Law and Criminal Law

• Criminal Law and Military Law