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"Monster" Roles of the Court Room

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The primary role of a_____ during a court case is to act as an impartial and neutral decision-maker who ensures that the legal process is fair, just, and consistent with the law.

a)

Defense Attorney

b)

Judge

c)

Bailiff

d)

Jury

2.

Who imposes a sentence?

a)

Judge

b)

Jury

c)

Defense Attorney

d)

Detective

3.

T or F: A judge can overrule a juries decision.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

It's then the____ duty to gather together, discuss the evidence, and, once the necessary consensus is reached, render a verdict of guilty or not guilty in a given case.

a)

Jury

b)

Prosecution Attorny

c)

Defense Attorney

d)

Judge

5.

States and counties maintain lists of citizens for possible _____. These lists are a compilation of information from the Department of Motor Vehicles, voter registrations, phone books, and other sources that would provide a list of potential jurors' names. From the compilation, names are randomly drawn.

a)

Judge Selection

b)

Detective Selection

c)

Jury Selection

d)

Bailiff Selection

6.

____ are almost always plainclothes investigators who gather difficult-to-obtain information on criminal activity and other subjects.

a)

Judge

b)

Defense Attorney

c)

Prosecution Attorney

d)

Detectives

7.

Who represents cities, counties, states, or the federal government in court proceedings against those who are accused of crimes?

a)

Prosecution Attorney

b)

Judge

c)

Jury

d)

Bailiff

8.

Who defends the accused in court?

a)

Judge

b)

Jury

c)

Prosecution Attorney

d)

Defense Attorney

9.

A ____is a person who saw or heard the crime take place or may have important information about the crime or the defendant.

a)

Witness

b)

Bailiff

c)

Judge

d)

Jury

10.

Who gathers and collects evidence for our legal system?

a)

Witnesses

b)

Judges

c)

Evidence Teams

d)

The jury

11.

____, also known as marshals or court officers, handle anything and everything that goes on in and is associated with a courtroom.

a)

Judge

b)

Witness

c)

Defense Attorney

d)

Bailiff