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WorksheetsUnit 7 Judicial Branch Vocabulary
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 9mins
No matter what type of crime you are charged with (felony or misdemeanor) you are still a...
felon
criminal
justice
appellate
What is the name for a major crime such as a homicide or arson?
misdemeanor
felony
criminal
verdict
If you stole less than $500 worth of merchandise from Walmart and were arrested, you would likely be charged with a...
misdemeanor
felony
plea
compensation
The Supreme Court of the United States has a panel of 9 ____________ who hear and decide cases.
justices
criminals
lawyers
jury members
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?
Civil
Criminal
What is the word for the final decision in a court case made by either the judge or the jury?
Plea
Verdict
Prosecution
Compensation
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?
Arraignment
Verdict
Felony
Plea
The word the hearing where the defendant is brought before the court to hear the charges brought against them and to enter a plea.
Verdict
Plaintiff
Arraignment
Prosecution
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?
Appellate
Prosecution
Jurisdiction
Supreme Court
Fill in the blank: The Supreme Court has _________________ over all 50 states and their legal proceedings.
jurisdiction
verdict
compensation
plea
If Breyen took Antonio to court for defamation of character (said fake things about him), Breyen would be considered the ______________.
defendant
plaintiff
prosecution
jury
If Aryiana got caught trespassing at Luvenia's house and Luvenia filed charges against her, Aryiana would be the ____________ in court.
prosecution
jury
plaintiff
defendant
What is the word for a public officer who hears and decides cases in a court?
judge
appellate
prosecution
president
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 plea
compensation
jurisdiction
a verdict
What is the word for the state/side accusing the defendant of a crime?
prosecution
jurisdiction
jury
judge
