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WorksheetsUnit 2: Courtroom and Eyewitnesses
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 11mins
What is one step that forensic investigators must take to ensure the reliability of eyewitness testimony?
They must ensure that the witness is not exposed to leading questions.
They must interview the witness several days after the event.
They must rely solely on eyewitness testimony to solve the crime.
They must disregard any physical evidence that contradicts the eyewitness testimony.
What does the Innocence Project use to exonerate falsely convicted individuals?
DNA
RNA
DNA & RNA
eyewitness testimony
What is the impact of eyewitness testimony on a trial?
It has no impact
It has an enormous impact
It is rarely considered
It is always disregarded
A newspaper that writes about the problems of the government is protected by the freedom of
Speech
Press
Assemble
Protest
What does the 8th amendment say? (2 answers)
No torture
You can own weapons
No unreasonable fines
No jail without evidence
Which amendment says you can't be jailed without evidence
4th
5th
6th
7th
Ms. Butler's ability to wear a cross to school is protected by the freedom of
speech
religion
protest
press
assembly
Which of the following are part of the 1st Amendment?
Freedom of Speech
Freedom of Press
Freedom of Weapons
Freedom of Press
Freedom to Protest
Which of the following is not guaranteed under the First Amendment?
publishing what you think
Praying freely
protesting a new law
getting a driver's license
What is the key characteristic of a criminal trial?
The defense attorney must prove that his or her client did not commit a crime
The judge weighs all evidence to determine the defendant's innocence or guilt
The grand jury issues a formal charge against the defendant
The prosecutor must demonstrate that a crime has been committed.
What is the exclusionary rule in relation to search and seizure?
Allows the use of evidence obtained illegally
Does not apply to evidence obtained through technology
Only applies to certain types of evidence
Prohibits the use of evidence obtained in violation of constitutional rights
A rattlesnake used its poisonous fangs to bite an enemy when it entered its habitat. Which amendment provides the snake this right?
First Amendment
Second Amendment
Third Amendment
Fourth Amendment
Peter Parker was forced to testify in court against 'Spider-Man'. Which amendment was violated?
Hint: Who is Peter Parker?
First Amendment
Second Amendment
Fifth Amendment
Sixth Amendment
Mr. Krabs stapled Spongebob upside-down on the bulletin board for misbehaving at work.
Which amendment was violated?
First Amendment
Second Amendment
Eighth Amendment
Fifth Amendment
The newspaper prints a story by Buzz Lightyear that claims Woody wears his underwear backwards.
Which amendment provides the newspaper this right?
First Amendment
Second Amendment
Third Amendment
Fourth Amendment
The Roadrunner was kept in jail for 2 years before appearing in court for speeding charges. Which amendment was violated?
First Amendment
Fourth Amendment
Sixth Amendment
Eighth Amendment
What happens during the arraignment phase of criminal court proceedings?
Defendant is allowed to leave the country
Defendant is informed of charges, advised of rights, and asked to enter a plea.
Defendant is released without any further action
Defendant is sentenced immediately
What is the purpose of the sentencing phase in criminal court proceedings?
To select the jury for the trial.
To determine the guilt or innocence of the accused individual.
To determine the appropriate punishment for the convicted individual.
To provide legal advice to the defendant.
