WTCS Vocab Chap 52

What does the word "verdict" most likely mean in the context of the trial?

• A final decision by the jury

• A lawyer’s opening

• A type of courtroom

• A story written by a witness

What does "deliberate" mean when used to describe the jury’s process?

• Careful and thoughtful

• Quick and emotional

• Loud and misleading

• False and misleading

What does "testimony" refer to in the trial scene?

• A witness's spoken statement

• A legal document

• A type of punishment

• A story written by a lawyer

What does "alibi" mean in the prosecutor's questioning?

• Proof the person was elsewhere

• A list of suspects

• A form of punishment

• A motive for crime

What does "evidence" mean in the courtroom?

• Facts or objects used to prove something

• A prediction

• An opinion given by a lawyer

• A request for a new trial

What does "acquittal" mean when the jury announces its decision?

• A judgment that the person is not guilty

• A fine to be paid

• A delay in the trial

• A new witness is called

What does "cross-examine" mean in the trial?

• To question a witness from the other side

• To choose a jury

• To ask a lawyer to testify

• To close the case

What does "speculation" mean when describing the crowd’s reaction?

• Unproven guesses or theories

• Clear and proven facts

• A type of court procedure

• A physical piece of evidence

What does "demeanor" mean when describing Kya’s behavior?

• Her outward behavior or conduct

• The lawyer’s argument

• The strength of the evidence

• A list of witnesses

What does "bias" mean when referring to the community’s opinion?

• An unfair preference or prejudice

• A fair and balanced view

• A deep understanding of law

• A personal relationship with the jury