WorksheetsRoman.American Justice System Study Guide
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 12mins
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Class
Date
1.
What is the role of a prosecutor in a trial?
a)
To defend the accused
b)
To present evidence against the defendant
c)
To decide the verdict
d)
To act as a witness
2.
Which term refers to a person accused of a crime?
a)
Prosecutor
b)
Defendant
c)
Witness
d)
Jury
3.
What does the term 'guilty' mean in a trial context?
a)
Not responsible for a crime
b)
Responsible for a crime
c)
The decision of the jury
d)
A type of evidence
4.
What does 'objection' signify during a trial?
a)
A request to dismiss the case
b)
A challenge to the admissibility of evidence
c)
A statement of innocence
d)
A request for a mistrial
5.
If a judge responds with 'sustained' to an objection, what does that mean?
a)
The objection is denied
b)
The objection is accepted
c)
The trial is over
d)
The jury must decide
6.
What is the purpose of a jury in a trial?
a)
To represent the defendant
b)
To determine the facts and deliver a verdict
c)
To provide legal advice
d)
To present evidence
7.
What is a 'verdict' ?
a)
The judge's instructions
b)
The final decision made by the jury
c)
The evidence presented
d)
The opening statement
8.
What is the significance of statutes in legal cases?
a)
They are suggestions for judges
b)
They are opinions of lawyers
c)
They are laws that govern behavior
d)
They are suggestions to the defense.
9.
What does the legal principle 'Innocent Until Proven Guilty' fundamentally mean?
a)
The prosecutor must prove the defendant's guilt beyond reasonable doubt
b)
The defendant must prove they are not guilty
c)
Judges automatically assume defendants are innocent
d)
Only eyewitness testimony determines guilt
10.
In a mock trial, what is the primary role of the Prosecutor?
a)
To defend the defendant
b)
To select the jury
c)
To decide the final verdict
d)
To present evidence against the defendant
11.
What does a 'verdict' represent in a legal proceeding?
a)
The initial charges
b)
The final decision of guilt or innocence
c)
The opening statements
d)
The selection of jurors
12.
When a lawyer says 'Objection', they are essentially:
a)
Agreeing with the statement
b)
Requesting a break
c)
Challenging the admissibility or appropriateness of testimony
d)
Asking to change lawyers
13.
What does 'Sustained' mean when a judge responds to an objection?
a)
The objection is rejected
b)
The objection is accepted and considered valid
c)
The trial is postponed
d)
The witness must leave
14.
In legal terminology, a 'Statute' most closely refers to:
a)
A type of punishment
b)
A written law passed by a legislative body
c)
A court ruling
d)
A lawyer's recommendation
15.
What is the role of a Jury in a trial?
a)
To prosecute the case
b)
To provide legal advice
c)
To listen to evidence and determine guilt or innocence
d)
To select witnesses
16.
What does 18 U.S. Code 2313 likely represent?
a)
A state law
b)
A federal criminal statute
c)
A civil procedure
d)
A judicial recommendation
17.
What role does a Witness play in a mock trial?
a)
To decide the verdict
b)
To provide testimony or evidence
c)
To represent the defendant
d)
To argue legal points
18.
Why were the 12 Tables were considered FAIR?
a)
They allowed for judges and leaders to change the law as they wanted.
b)
They allowed for a single ruler to be judge and jury.
c)
They allowed for citizens to know their laws and make sure that judges could not change them.
d)
They allowed for citizens to change the laws as they wanted.
19.
Which law from the 12 Tables is similar to modern American law?
a)
Parents can sell their children into slavery.
b)
A man cannot be put to death without first having been found guilty in court.
c)
The eight forms of punishment are: fines, placing in chains, whipping, inflicting the same injury, public humiliation, slavery, death.
d)
No one may hold meetings at night.
20.
Why were the 12 Tables considered UNFAIR?
a)
They often favored the plebeians (commoners).
b)
They often favored the patricians (rich class).
c)
They often favored the judges and were strict to citizens.
d)
Judges often did not follow the law.
21.
Why are American courts more fair than Roman courts?
a)
A JUDGE makes the decision if a person is guilty/not guilty.
b)
the PROSECUTION makes a decision if a person is guilty/not guilty.
c)
the JURY makes a decision if a person is guilty/not guilty.
22.
What is the primary function of a defense attorney in a trial?
a)
To defend the accused and ensure a fair trial
b)
To present evidence against the defendant
c)
To decide the final verdict
d)
To act as a witness
23.
What is the primary responsibility of a judge during a trial?
a)
To act as a witness
b)
To decide the guilt or innocence of the defendant
c)
To ensure the trial proceeds fairly and according to the law
d)
To present evidence
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