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Roles in Court, Dispositions, Types of Crimes

Quiz by Samantha Stern

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12 questions
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  • Q1
    Who decides if the evidence presented in a trial is allowed?
    The bailiff
    The prosecutor
    The judge
    The jury
    30s
  • Q2
    What is the role of a witness in a courtroom?
    To provide testimony about what they know related to the case
    To decide the verdict
    To represent the defendant
    To act as the judge
    30s
  • Q3
    What does a bailiff do in a courtroom?
    Makes legal decisions
    Keeps order and manages the courtroom
    Prosecutes the case
    Records the trial proceedings
    30s
  • Q4
    Who is responsible for presenting evidence and calling witnesses in a trial?
    The jury
    The attorney
    The judge
    The bailiff
    30s
  • Q5
    What is the role of a judge in a courtroom?
    To question witnesses
    To make decisions and ensure the law is followed
    To represent the accused
    To provide evidence
    30s
  • Q6
    What is the goal of juvenile dispositions?
    To ignore their behavior
    To punish them harshly
    To rehabilitate young offenders
    To keep them in jail forever
    30s
  • Q7
    Which of the following can be a part of a juvenile's rehabilitation plan?
    Educational programs
    Twelve years of detention
    Banishment from school
    Public shaming
    30s
  • Q8
    What is the main difference between first degree and second degree offenses?
    Both types of offenses are the same.
    First degree offenses can never lead to jail time.
    First degree offenses are usually more serious than second degree offenses.
    Second degree offenses are always more serious than first degree offenses.
    30s
  • Q9
    What is generally true about second degree offenses compared to first degree offenses?
    There are no differences between first and second degree offenses.
    Second degree offenses are usually less serious and have lighter penalties.
    Second degree offenses always result in life imprisonment.
    Second degree offenses are the most serious crimes.
    30s
  • Q10
    What might a judge in juvenile court order instead of jail time?
    The death penalty
    Expulsion from school forever
    Probation or community service
    A long prison sentence
    30s
  • Q11
    What is one goal of the juvenile court system?
    To keep them in prison for as long as possible
    To enforce strict laws without exceptions
    To make sure they are punished like adults
    To help young people learn from their mistakes
    30s
  • Q12
    What can happen to a juvenile if they violate the terms of their probation?
    They can ignore the terms without consequences
    They will automatically be sent to jail forever
    They may have to go back to court for a hearing
    They will receive a cash reward
    30s

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