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Crime Scene to Court Room

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The journey of evidence from the crime scene to the courtroom is a meticulous process vital for the pursuit of __________.

a)

justice

b)

wealth

c)

fame

d)

power

2.

Once collected, evidence undergoes analysis by forensic __________ who employ various techniques to extract valuable information.

a)

experts

b)

artists

c)

chefs

d)

musicians

3.

This could involve DNA testing, ballistics analysis, or forensic accounting, depending on the nature of the __________.

a)

case

b)

weather

c)

location

d)

time

4.

The findings of these analyses are documented in detailed __________ that provide crucial insights into the circumstances surrounding the crime.

a)

reports

b)

summaries

c)

notes

d)

articles

5.

Once __________ evidence is collected, a person might be charged with a crime.

a)

sufficient

b)

insufficient

c)

partial

d)

incomplete

6.

The U.S. Constitution was signed in __________.

a)

1787

b)

1776

c)

1800

d)

1791

7.

The Constitution set up the __________, __________, and __________ branches of the U.S. government.

a)

educational

b)

legislative

c)

judicial

d)

economic

e)

executive

8.

In 1789, Congress added __________ amendments to the U.S. constitution.

a)

10

b)

5

c)

12

d)

8

9.

These 10 amendments are called the __________.

a)

Bill of Rights

b)

Declaration of Independence

c)

Constitution

d)

Articles of Confederation

10.

The 6th amendment gives citizens a series of __________ in criminal trials.

a)

rights

b)

penalties

c)

obligations

d)

restrictions

11.

The 6th amendment gives the right to a fast and public trial by an __________ jury.

a)

impartial

b)

biased

c)

partial

d)

unfair

12.

The 6th amendment gives the right to be aware of the criminal __________.

a)

charges

b)

intentions

c)

punishments

d)

verdicts

13.

The 6th amendment gives the right to __________ witnesses during the trial.

a)

confront

b)

ignore

c)

support

d)

avoid

14.

The 6th amendment gives the right to have __________ appear in the trial.

a)

witness

b)

judge

c)

lawyer

d)

jury

15.

The 6th amendment gives the right to __________ representation.

a)

legal

b)

financial

c)

medical

d)

educational

16.

A jury listens to arguments by both the __________ and __________.

a)

defense

b)

prosecution

c)

plaintiff

d)

witness

e)

judge

17.

A jury hears information about the physical and circumstantial evidence and hears __________ from witnesses.

a)

testimony

b)

arguments

c)

opinions

d)

rumors

18.

The jury uses this information to make an __________ decision about the guilt or innocence of the person on trial.

a)

informed

b)

biased

c)

random

d)

hasty

19.

The jury is instructed to assume that the defendant is __________ until proven __________.

a)

innocent

b)

guilty

c)

responsible

d)

liable

20.

the system of police, courts, and prisons set up to deal with people who are accused of having committed a crime

a)

the courtroom

b)

the jail

c)

the criminal justice system

d)

the police academy

21.

Please list as many people are in the courtroom during a trial. (ex. judge)

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