WorksheetsStages of a Criminal Trial and then Some
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is the purpose of voir dire in jury selection?
To allow jurors to question the attorneys
To enable the judge to select the jury members
To allow prosecution and defense attorneys to question potential jurors
To provide an opportunity for the public to participate in jury selection
Who gives the opening statements first in a trial?
The defense counsel
The jury
The prosecutor
The judge
Who presents evidence first in a trial?
The defense
The jury
The prosecution
The judge
What can the defense do if the prosecutor calls a witness to prove their case?
Request a dismissal of the case
Cross examine the witness
Present a closing argument
Plead the fifth amendment
What does the defense present after the prosecution has presented evidence?
Closing arguments
Testimony of witnesses and Testimony of Defendant
Opening statements
Evidence of alibi
What is the purpose of cross-examination in a trial?
To introduce new evidence
To summarize the case
To question and impeach the witness
To give a verdict
What is the purpose of closing statements in a trial?
To present new evidence to the jury
To provide the jury with closing arguments—a narrative summation of a case presented to a judge or jury
To question witnesses in front of the jury
To announce the final verdict of the trial
Who is responsible for charging the jury in a court case?
The prosecutor
The defense attorney
The judge
The jury foreman
What does "charging the jury" refer to in a legal context?
The financial compensation given to jurors for their service
The process of selecting jury members
The instructions given to the jury by the judge
The act of accusing the jury of a crime
Where do jury deliberations occur?
In public
Privately
In the courtroom
Over the internet
What must all jurors agree on?
The sentence
The law
Guilt or Innocence
The judge's instructions
What is it called when juries cannot reach an agreement?
Mistrial
Hung Jury
Jury Nullification
Inconclusive Verdict
If the jury cannot reach an agreement, what is the next step?
Appeal
Return to Stages
Dismissal of the case
Retrial with the same jury
What must be done with the verdict in a court?
It must be written and handed to the judge.
It must be read aloud to the court.
It must be sealed and not disclosed.
It must be published in a newspaper.
What are the two possible outcomes of a verdict?
Guilty or Innocent
Guilty or Not Guilty
Responsible or Not Responsible
Convicted or Acquitted
What is the primary role of the prosecutor in the grand jury process?
To defend the accused
To present evidence and witnesses to the grand jury
To make the final decision on whether to indict
To select the members of the grand jury
Which statement best describes the difference between a grand jury and a trial jury?
A grand jury decides the guilt or innocence of the accused, while a trial jury decides if the case should go to trial.
A grand jury consists of 12 members, while a trial jury can have up to 24 members.
A grand jury determines whether there is enough evidence to charge someone with a crime, while a trial jury decides on the guilt or innocence of the accused.
A grand jury is selected by the prosecutor, while a trial jury is selected by the judge.
How are members of a grand jury selected?
Randomly from a list of registered voters
Appointed by the state's governor
Nominated by the local community
Selected by the prosecutor
Why are grand jury proceedings kept confidential?
To protect the prosecutor's strategies
To ensure the safety of the witnesses
To prevent public influence on the jurors' decision-making
All of the above
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of grand jury proceedings?
The accused has the right to present a defense.
Proceedings are conducted in secret.
Jurors can ask questions of witnesses.
The prosecutor controls the proceedings.
