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Analyzing Oral Arguments

Authored by Manuel Escarda

Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

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Analyzing Oral Arguments
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In appellate arguments, what do lawyers primarily do?

Call new witnesses

Present new evidence

Advocate for a position on the case

Re-try the case from the beginning

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who do lawyers for the petitioner represent in appellate court?

The ruling of the lower court

A neutral position

The party challenging the lower court’s ruling

The panel of judges

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Lawyers for the respondent typically:

Ask the judges hypothetical questions

Argue against precedent

Advocate for upholding the lower court’s ruling

Introduce new witnesses

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is precedent?

A law passed by Congress

A previous court decision used as a guide in future cases

A hypothetical scenario created by judges

A written opinion that is never binding

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The principle of stare decisis ensures that:

New evidence is always considered

Trial courts always win on appeal

Similar cases are decided the same way as past cases

The Supreme Court cannot overturn decisions

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What kind of court is a circuit court in the federal system?

Trial court

Main appellate court below the Supreme Court

Only for criminal cases

A special court for schools

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is the best example of a limitation of the Court?

Judges asking how precedent applies

Judges avoiding decisions that interfere with state powers

Judges asking about facts in the trial record

Judges considering extracurricular activities

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