Civil Trials Vocabulary Review Quiz

What is the term for the person who starts a case in court because they believe they have been wronged?

• Defendant

• Plaintiff

• Judge

• Jury

Who is the person being accused of wrongdoing in a civil or criminal case?

• Plaintiff

• Defendant

• Witness

• Lawyer

What is a subpoena?

• A decision made by the jury

• An order to appear in court

• A type of punishment

• A legal document to start a case

What is the term for the decision made at the end of a trial about who wins the case?

• Subpoena

• Verdict

• Appeal

• Sentence

What does it mean when a jury is described as a "hung jury"?

• The jury has reached a decision

• The jury cannot agree

• The jury is dismissed

• The jury is in recess

Which of the following is NOT a role in a court case?

• Plaintiff

• Defendant

• Subpoena

• Judge

In a trial, who makes the final decision about the case?

• Plaintiff

• Defendant

• Jury

• Witness

What happens if a jury cannot agree on a verdict?

• The case is dismissed

• A hung jury is declared

• The judge decides the case

• The trial is extended

Which term describes the person who believes they have been wronged in a court case?

• Defendant

• Plaintiff

• Jury

• Bailiff

What is the role of a defendant in a court case?

• To start the case

• To be accused of wrongdoing

• To make the final decision

• To order someone to court