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Types of Law & the Trial Process

Quiz by Kevin Burkwit

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20 questions
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  • Q1
    What are LESS serious crimes called?
    misdemeanors
    felonies
    30s
  • Q2
    The person BEING ACCUSED of a crime or wrongdoing is known as the ___.
    plaintiff
    defendant
    jury
    prosecutor
    30s
  • Q3
    In a CRIMINAL case, it is the ___ who is trying to prove to the court that someone else committed a crime.
    judge
    defendant
    government
    plaintiff
    30s
  • Q4
    What type of case would involve someone filing a lawsuit against somebody else for causing them personal injury in a car accident?
    criminal
    civil
    30s
  • Q5
    What type of law would involve going to court to settle a disagreement over a broken contract?
    criminal
    civil
    30s
  • Q6
    What is a difference between criminal law and civil law?
    Only in civil cases would someone end up paying money.
    Only in criminal cases would someone end up going to jail or prison.
    Only in civil cases is there a judge involved.
    Only in criminal cases is there a defendant.
    30s
  • Q7
    Look closely at this image and figure out what is going on. Based on the image, what type of case would this be?
    Question Image
    criminal
    civil
    30s
  • Q8
    Based on the following court case name, which type of case would it most likely be? "The State of Florida v. Mr. Burkwit"
    criminal
    civil
    30s
  • Q9
    Who is in charge of protecting the jury from harm or influence?
    court clerk
    lawyers
    bailiff
    judge
    30s
  • Q10
    Who is in charge of issuing the oath, "Do you solemnly swear to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, so help you God?"
    lawyers
    court clerk
    jury
    court reporter
    30s
  • Q11
    Which of the following statements best describes a jury?
    A group of randomly-selected citizens who are interviewed and chosen by the judge.
    A group of law professionals who decide whether someone is innocent or guilty.
    A group of randomly-selected citizens who are interviewed and chosen by the lawyers.
    A group of law professionals who decide questions brought before a court.
    30s
  • Q12
    Using the analogy of an essay, which includes an introduction, the body and a conclusion, which of the following steps in the trial process would be best compared to THE BODY of an essay?
    jury instructions
    testimony of witnesses & evidence
    deliberation
    selection of a jury
    30s
  • Q13
    A defense attorney (lawyer) calls a witness to the stand and asks the witness questions. Afterward, the prosecuting attorney can ask that same witness questions. The prosecution asking questions to a witness called by the defense is called ___.
    cross examination
    direct examination
    witness examination
    redirect examination
    30s
  • Q14
    What is the jury's decision of "guilty" or "not guilty" called?
    jury instructions
    verdict
    deliberation
    evidence
    30s
  • Q15
    Who presents their case first?
    defendant
    plaintiff/prosecution
    30s

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