Week #17 Speech

What is the term for the formal reading of a criminal charge in the presence of the defendant to inform them of the charges against them?

• Cross-examination

• Arraignment

• Deliberation

• Summons

What is the process called when a lawyer questions a witness called by the opposing party in court?

• Direct-examination

• Cross-examination

• Indictment

• Plea

What is the process of taking legal action called?

• Indictment

• Litigation

• Plea

• Cross-examination

What is the term for the initial questioning of a witness by the party who called them to the stand?

• Direct-examination

• Appeal

• Litigation

• Summons

What is the term for the defendant's formal response to a criminal charge?

• Plea

• Appeal

• Litigation

• Deliberation

What is the term for the jury's discussion and consideration of the evidence presented in court?

• Deliberation

• Arraignment

• Summons

• Direct-examination

What is the legal document called that orders a person to attend court?

• Indictment

• Summons

• Plea

• Trial

What is the formal charge or accusation of a serious crime called?

• Plea

• Indictment

• Appeal

• Trial

What is the term for the formal examination of evidence in court, typically with a judge and jury?

• Trial

• Deliberation

• Arraignment

• Appeal

What is the process called when a case is reviewed by a higher court after a decision has been made?

• Arraignment

• Appeal

• Cross-examination

• Indictment