WorksheetsCrime Scene to Court Room
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 14mins
The journey of evidence from the crime scene to the courtroom is a meticulous process vital for the pursuit of __________.
justice
wealth
fame
power
Once collected, evidence undergoes analysis by forensic __________ who employ various techniques to extract valuable information.
experts
artists
chefs
musicians
This could involve DNA testing, ballistics analysis, or forensic accounting, depending on the nature of the __________.
case
weather
location
time
The findings of these analyses are documented in detailed __________ that provide crucial insights into the circumstances surrounding the crime.
reports
summaries
notes
articles
Once __________ evidence is collected, a person might be charged with a crime.
sufficient
insufficient
partial
incomplete
The U.S. Constitution was signed in __________.
1787
1776
1800
1791
The Constitution set up the __________, __________, and __________ branches of the U.S. government.
educational
legislative
judicial
economic
executive
In 1789, Congress added __________ amendments to the U.S. constitution.
10
5
12
8
These 10 amendments are called the __________.
Bill of Rights
Declaration of Independence
Constitution
Articles of Confederation
The 6th amendment gives citizens a series of __________ in criminal trials.
rights
penalties
obligations
restrictions
The 6th amendment gives the right to a fast and public trial by an __________ jury.
impartial
biased
partial
unfair
The 6th amendment gives the right to be aware of the criminal __________.
charges
intentions
punishments
verdicts
The 6th amendment gives the right to __________ witnesses during the trial.
confront
ignore
support
avoid
The 6th amendment gives the right to have __________ appear in the trial.
witness
judge
lawyer
jury
The 6th amendment gives the right to __________ representation.
legal
financial
medical
educational
A jury listens to arguments by both the __________ and __________.
defense
prosecution
plaintiff
witness
judge
A jury hears information about the physical and circumstantial evidence and hears __________ from witnesses.
testimony
arguments
opinions
rumors
The jury uses this information to make an __________ decision about the guilt or innocence of the person on trial.
informed
biased
random
hasty
The jury is instructed to assume that the defendant is __________ until proven __________.
innocent
guilty
responsible
liable
the system of police, courts, and prisons set up to deal with people who are accused of having committed a crime
the courtroom
the jail
the criminal justice system
the police academy
Please list as many people are in the courtroom during a trial. (ex. judge)
