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Courts Unit Exam

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
When the jury cannot reach a unanimous decision in determining if the defendant committed the crime which results in the trial being declared a mistrial.
a)
hung jury
b)
grand jury
c)
polling the jury
d)
jury pool
2.
A process by which a jury or a judge decides, beyond a reasonable doubt, that a person accused of a crime is guilty or not guilty of that crime.
a)
civil trial
b)
criminal trial
c)
subpoena process
d)
preliminary hearing
3.
When the jury believes that the prosecution proved that the defendant violated all elements of the crime beyond a reasonable doubt they will find the defendant ____________ of the crime.
a)
guilty
b)
innocent
c)
not guilty
d)
no contest
4.
A trial where only the judge decides whether or not the defendant is guilty or not guilty of the charge(s) brought against them.
a)
jury trial
b)
bench trial
c)
civil trial
d)
grand jury
5.
An agreement between the prosecutor and the defendant where the defendant will plead guilty to a crime and receive a lighter sentence.
a)
plea bargain
b)
not guilty plea
c)
verdict
d)
bench trial
6.
This type of examination occurs when one side (prosecution or defense) asks the other side's witnesses questions.
a)
stipulation
b)
verdict
c)
direct
d)
cross
7.
This term represents the decision made by the jury in a criminal trial.
a)
plea
b)
verdict
c)
bench
d)
cross-examination
8.
The process by which a jury is selected for a criminal trial.
a)
actus reus
b)
voir dire
c)
corpus delicti
d)
mens rea
9.
This punishment is typically decided by a jury rather than the judge in a criminal trial.
a)
death penalty sentence
b)
misdemeanor jail sentence
c)
felony prison sentence
d)
indeterminate sentence
10.
When on cross-examination, it is appropriate to ask these types of questions which allows the attorney to control the narrative.
a)
prompted
b)
leading
c)
rhetorical
d)
open-ended
11.
This side presents evidence first in a criminal trial.
a)
prosecution
b)
judge
c)
jury
d)
defense
12.
This type of examination occurs when one side (prosecution or defense) asks their own witnesses questions.
a)
cross
b)
direct
c)
stipulation
d)
verdict
13.
This is the name given to the person who is in charge of the jury.
a)
jury leader
b)
jury pool
c)
jury foreperson
d)
grand jury
14.
This is the basic start to a criminal trial.
a)
closing argument
b)
direct questioning
c)
cross-examination
d)
opening statement
15.
When the judge agrees with the lawyer and does not allow the question (it has to be asked a different way or cannot be asked at all).
a)
sustained
b)
overruled
c)
voir dire
d)
mens rea
16.
Which of the following is typically NOT part of an opening statement?
a)
jury instructions
b)
introduction
c)
rule of law
d)
creation of a theme
17.
When a lawyer asks an improper question, the other side may ___________ which then requires a decision from the judge on whether the lawyer can ask the witness that specific question.
a)
contempt
b)
punch
c)
object
d)
raise their hand
18.
This is the basic end of the trial. No more evidence will typically be presented after this occurs.
a)
opening statment
b)
direct questioning
c)
cross-examination
d)
closing argument
19.
The rules that the jury must follow before reaching a verdict.
a)
jury pool
b)
jury instructions
c)
grand jury
d)
direct examination
20.
When the judge does not agree with the lawyer and allows the question as it was asked.
a)
voir dire
b)
sustained
c)
overruled
d)
mens rea
21.
The professional members who work in a courtroom are called ___________________.
a)
the A team
b)
the courtroom class
c)
the courtroom workgroup
d)
the court reporters
22.
A trial where typically 12 citizens decide whether or not the defendant is guilty or not guilty of the charge(s) brought against them.
a)
bench trial
b)
civil trial
c)
jury trial
d)
grand jury
23.
When on direct examination, it is most appropriate to ask these types of questions; which allows the witness to "tell the story".
a)
prompted
b)
open-ended
c)
leading
d)
rhetorical
24.
This is the person who is charged with a crime. It is the person who is "on trial".
a)
prosecutor
b)
defendant
c)
eye witness
d)
defense attorney
25.
This is the only type of witness that is allowed to give their opinion when testifying in a criminal trial.
a)
expert witness
b)
lay witness
c)
eye witness
d)
character witness
26.
Write a question someone might ask a potential juror to determine whether or not they may be biased. (2 points)
4 lines
27.
Write a question the prosecution might ask Mr. Wiley (their witness). (2 points)
4 lines
28.
Write a question the defense might ask Mr. Wiley (not their witness). (2 points)
4 lines
29.
Write a question the prosecution might ask Tony (not their witness). (2 points)
4 lines
30.
Write a question the defense might ask Tony (their witness). (2 points)
4 lines
31.

Who is responsible for presenting the defense's case in a criminal trial?

a)

judge

b)

defense attorney

c)

defendant

d)

prosecutor

32.

What is the term for the final decision made by a judge or jury regarding the guilt or innocence of the defendant?

a)

plea

b)

verdict

c)

objection

d)

sentence

33.

Which courtroom professional is tasked with maintaining order and ensuring the trial proceeds according to legal procedures?

a)

jury foreperson

b)

court reporter

c)

bailiff

d)

defense attorney

34.

Who decides the sentence after a guilty verdict in a bench trial?

a)

judge

b)

prosecutor

c)

defense attorney

d)

jury

35.

What is the process called when attorneys question potential jurors to determine their suitability for serving on a jury?

a)

voir dire

b)

cross-examination

c)

jury instructions

d)

direct examination

36.

Which party is responsible for proving the defendant's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt in a criminal trial?

a)

defense

b)

prosecution

c)

judge

d)

jury

37.

Who is responsible for ensuring that the legal rights of the accused are protected during a criminal trial?

a)

prosecutor

b)

defense attorney

c)

jury foreperson

d)

court reporter

38.

Which courtroom professional records everything that is said during a trial?

a)

bailiff

b)

defendant

c)

court reporter

d)

jury foreperson

39.

Which party presents rebuttal evidence after the defense rests its case in a criminal trial?

a)

defense

b)

prosecution

c)

judge

d)

jury

40.

At the arraignment the defendant...

a)

Gives the plaintiff damages

b)

Enters a plea

c)

Is arrested

d)

Reads the verdict

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