Understanding the Role of Judges and Juries

The video tutorial explores the role of a judge in the judicial branch, highlighting the authority and respect that come with the position. It explains the responsibilities of a judge, including managing a courtroom, handling criminal and civil cases, and ensuring fair trials. The process of trial preparation, conducting trials, and the role of a jury are discussed. The video also covers the appeals process and the hierarchy of courts, culminating in the Supreme Court, where justices make decisions that become the supreme law of the land.

What is one of the main responsibilities of a judge in a courtroom?

• To write laws

• To manage the courtroom and make decisions

• To serve as a jury member

• To make sure everyone is seated

What must a judge do before a trial begins?

• Choose the jury members

• Meet with the lawyers

• Read all the paperwork related to the case

• Decide the verdict

During a trial, what is the role of the jury?

• To object to the lawyers

• To enforce courtroom rules

• To decide who wins the case

• To present evidence

What does a judge do if a lawyer objects during a trial?

• End the trial

• Ask the jury to decide

• Ignore the objection

• Decide if the objection is valid

What is the term for the jury's decision at the end of a trial?

• Judgment

• Verdict

• Sentence

• Appeal

What can the losing side in a trial do if they disagree with the verdict?

• Dismiss the case

• Change the jury

• Request a new trial

• Appeal to a higher court

In the court of appeals, how many judges typically decide on a case?

• Three

• Nine

• One

• Two

What is the highest court in the United States?

• Supreme Court

• District Court

• Federal Court

• Court of Appeals

What are judges on the Supreme Court called?

• Chancellors

• Magistrates

• Justices

• Judges

How many justices are there on the US Supreme Court?

• Nine

• Thirteen

• Seven

• Eleven