Legal Terminology Quiz

What is the term for a judgment that a person is not guilty of the crime with which they have been charged?

• Affidavit

• Acquittal

• Bench Trial

• Contempt of Court

What is a written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, for use as evidence in court?

• Affidavit

• Bailiff

• Counsel

• Defendant

Who is responsible for keeping order in a court of law and looking after prisoners?

• Court Clerk

• Bailiff

• Counsel

• Judge

What is a trial by a judge called?

• Jury Trial

• Bench Trial

• Criminal Case

• Cross Examination

What is the obligation of a party to prove its allegations at trial known as?

• Burden of Proof

• Closing Arguments

• Charge to the Jury

• Contempt of Court

What is a law set forth by a governmental authority specifically called?

• Class C Misdemeanor

• City Ordinance

• Criminal Case

• Affidavit

What type of crime can result in fines and jail time of up to a year, and may also offer the chance of probation?

• Felony

• Class C Misdemeanor

• Contempt of Court

• Civil Case

What is the lawyer's final opportunity in a trial to tell the judge and/or jury why they should win the case?

• Cross Examination

• Closing Arguments

• Charge to the Jury

• Burden of Proof

What is the offense of being disobedient to or disrespectful toward a court of law?

• Contempt of Court

• Crime

• Affidavit

• Bench Trial

Who are the lawyers conducting a case referred to as?

• Counsel

• Defendant

• Bailiff

• Court Clerk