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Unit 7 Judicial Branch Vocabulary

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

No matter what type of crime you are charged with (felony or misdemeanor) you are still a...

a)

felon

b)

criminal

c)

justice

d)

appellate

2.

What is the name for a major crime such as a homicide or arson?

a)

misdemeanor

b)

felony

c)

criminal

d)

verdict

3.

If you stole less than $500 worth of merchandise from Walmart and were arrested, you would likely be charged with a...

a)

misdemeanor

b)

felony

c)

plea

d)

compensation

4.

The Supreme Court of the United States has a panel of 9 ____________ who hear and decide cases.

a)

justices

b)

criminals

c)

lawyers

d)

jury members

5.

Jahzya and Ranyjah started a business together but Jahzya stole money from the business to use to pay for a new pair of headphones. If Ranyjah takes her to court, what type of case will it be?

a)

Civil

b)

Criminal

6.

What is the word for the final decision in a court case made by either the judge or the jury?

a)

Plea

b)

Verdict

c)

Prosecution

d)

Compensation

7.

Jaylynn got caught stealing a pencil from Makenzie. When Mrs. Mendez called them into her office, Jaylynn said he was not guilty.

What is the word for the statement/claim that Jaylynn made about his actions?

a)

Arraignment

b)

Verdict

c)

Felony

d)

Plea

8.

The word the hearing where the defendant is brought before the court to hear the charges brought against them and to enter a plea.

a)

Verdict

b)

Plaintiff

c)

Arraignment

d)

Prosecution

9.

The first time a case is heard in court is called original. If the case is appealed, then it goes to what type of court?

a)

Appellate

b)

Prosecution

c)

Jurisdiction

d)

Supreme Court

10.

Fill in the blank: The Supreme Court has _________________ over all 50 states and their legal proceedings.

a)

jurisdiction

b)

verdict

c)

compensation

d)

plea

11.

If Breyen took Antonio to court for defamation of character (said fake things about him), Breyen would be considered the ______________.

a)

defendant

b)

plaintiff

c)

prosecution

d)

jury

12.

If Aryiana got caught trespassing at Luvenia's house and Luvenia filed charges against her, Aryiana would be the ____________ in court.

a)

prosecution

b)

jury

c)

plaintiff

d)

defendant

13.

What is the word for a public officer who hears and decides cases in a court?

a)

judge

b)

appellate

c)

prosecution

d)

president

14.

If Esias took Amir to court because he owed him $100 for taking his headphones and the judge ordered Amir to pay Esias. The money Amir gives Esias would be called...

a)

a plea

b)

compensation

c)

jurisdiction

d)

a verdict

15.

What is the word for the state/side accusing the defendant of a crime?

a)

prosecution

b)

jurisdiction

c)

jury

d)

judge