Mock Trial Prep

Who makes arguments in the courtroom?

• Attorneys (Lawyers)

• the Jury

• the Judge

• the Bailiff

Tags

CCSS.SL.6.3

Which side is arguing for Murder in the First Degree?

• the Prosecution

• the Defense

Which side is arguing for Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity?

• the Defense

• the Prosecution

Which side goes first in presenting and examining witnesses?

• the Prosecution

• the Defense

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Who gives the verdict of Guilty or Not Guilty?

• the Jury

• the Judge

• the Bailiff

• the Witness

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

What type of questions should be asked for Direct Examination?

• Factual questions

• Open ended questions

• Leading questions

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Lawyers deliver their open/closing statements to the ...

• the jury

• the judge

• the audience

• the prosecution

Who can offer evidence for the case?

• Witnesses

• Lawyers

• the Judge

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

The term "insanity" is a ...

• legal term

• medical term

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Are lawyers allowed to ask a witness the same question twice?

• no

• yes

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3