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WorksheetsCourt System #2
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 8hrs 30mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
If you are found not guilty by mental disease or defect, you may be sentenced to treatment.
a)
True
b)
False
2.
You may plead guilty as part of a plea bargain.
a)
True
b)
False
3.
Which of the options below is NOT related to the role of the judge?
a)
Wears a black robe
b)
Makes sure everyone is following the rules in the courtroom
c)
He is neutral
d)
He helps the defendant
4.
Who is the person who has been charged with a crime?
a)
Defendant
b)
Prosecutor
c)
Defense Attorney
d)
Witness
5.
Who is the person that has information about the crime and could testify at trial?
a)
Witness
b)
Prosecutor
c)
Defense Attorney
d)
Clerk
6.
Who is the person who oversees the proceedings?
a)
Judge
b)
Defendant
c)
Prosecutor
d)
Bailiff
7.
Who is the person who helps keep order in the court and who looks like a police officer or deputy?
a)
Bailiff
b)
Judge
c)
Clerk
d)
Court reporter
8.
Who are the citizens that decide if a defendant is guilty or not guilty?
a)
Witness
b)
Jury
9.
Who is the person who helps the judge with paperwork and scheduling?
a)
Court reporter
b)
Clerk
c)
Bailiff
d)
Prosecutor
10.
Who is the attorney that is on the defendant's side?
a)
Defense Attorney
b)
District Attorney
11.
Who is the attorney that is against the defendant?
a)
Defense attorney
b)
District attorney
12.
In a plea bargain, you receive less time than if you went through a trial and were found guilty.
a)
True
b)
False
13.
If you accept a plea bargain, you give up the right to have your side of the story told and face your accuser.
a)
True
b)
False
14.
After you accept a plea deal and the judge ok's it, the next step in your case would be:
a)
Initial Appearance
b)
Jury Trial
c)
Competency Hearing
d)
Sentencing
15.
Which of the following pleas describes this statement: "I won't admit guilt, but I won't fight the case." The judge won't hear your side, but will find you guilty and decide your sentence.
a)
Guilty
b)
Not Guilty
c)
No Contest
d)
Not Guilty by Reason of Mental Defect
16.
Which of these pleas describes this statement: "I did it. I did the crime. The judge will decide my penalty."
a)
Guilty
b)
Not Guilty
c)
No Contest
d)
Not Guilty by Reason of Mental Defect
17.
Which plea describes this statement: "I didn't do it. I did not commit the crime. There has to be a trial."
a)
Guilty
b)
Not Guilty
c)
No Contest
d)
Not Guilty by Reason of Mental Defect
18.
What is the place where you serve a sentence that is more than 12 months?
a)
Jail
b)
Prison
19.
What is it called when payment is made to someone for damage, trouble, or lost items?
a)
Fine
b)
Restitution
20.
What is a place where you serve a sentence that is less than 12 months?
a)
Jail
b)
Prison
21.
If you plead not guilty, what is the next step in the court process?
a)
Sentencing
b)
Jury Trial
c)
Competency Hearing
d)
Initial Appearance
22.
If you plead no contest, what is the next step in the court process?
a)
Sentencing
b)
Preliminary Hearing
c)
Jury Trial
d)
Initial Appearance
23.
If you plead guilty, what is the next step in the court process?
a)
Jury Trial
b)
Sentencing
c)
Competency Hearing
d)
Initial Appearance
24.
A plea is your answer to the charges against you.
a)
True
b)
False
25.
If you are sentenced to probation, you can go to jail.
a)
True
b)
False
26.
A plea of no contest can result in a jail sentence.
a)
True
b)
False
27.
A plea bargain means you are pleading guilty to a more serious charge.
a)
True
b)
False
28.
How will you decide what plea to make?
a)
Ask the district attorney (prosecutor)
b)
Ask the judge
c)
Ask your family
d)
Ask your attorney
29.
A plea bargain is an agreement between the defendant, the defense attorney, and the district attorney.
a)
True
b)
False
30.
If you plead not guilty, you cannot have a jury trial.
a)
True
b)
False
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