CLEAN : Pistorius risks 15 years in jail after murder conviction

CLEAN : Pistorius risks 15 years in jail after murder conviction

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History, Social Studies, Law

9th - 10th Grade

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The transcript discusses a legal case involving a judge's decision on a trial. It questions whether the verdict of culpable homicide was appropriate based on the evidence and witness testimonies. There is a debate on whether historians should have been convicted, and the case is referred back to the High Court for further judgment and sentencing.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main focus of the judge's decision regarding Gates?

The evidence and testimonies presented

The judge's personal opinion

The historical context

The public's reaction

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of evidence and testimonies in a trial?

To influence the judge's attire

To entertain the jury

To delay the trial

To support the judge's decision

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the disagreement with the current judgment about?

The location of the trial

The length of the trial

The lack of a conviction against historians

The judge's attire

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does the matter need to be referred back to the trial court?

To involve more witnesses

To gather more evidence

To change the judge

To find an appropriate sentence against the historian

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the expected outcome after referring the matter back to the trial court?

A change in the judge's attire

A new location for the trial

An appropriate sentence against the historian

A shorter trial duration