Mock Trial Prep

Who makes arguments in the courtroom?

• Attorneys (Lawyers)

• the Jury

• the Judge

• the Bailiff

Tags

CCSS.SL.6.3

Which side goes first in presenting and examining witnesses?

• the Prosecution

• the Defense

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

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

• no

• yes

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

Contempt of Court means...

• to disrespect the judge

• to lie under oath to tell the truth

• to disagree with a line of questioning

• when the court begins

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

Which side represents the government?

• prosecution

• defense

Who is the first to speak as the trial begins?

• Prosecuting Attorney
• Bailiff
• Judge
• Defending Attorney

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.7.10

(a) defendant

• twelve people who are picked to listen to a court case and give a verdict

• a place where legal cases are heard and juged

• a decision in a court case

• the accused in a court case

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.7.4

(a) judge

• a person who is believed to have commited a crime

• the accused in a court case

• twelve people picked to listen to a court case and give a verdict

• a public official with the authority to hear and decide legal questions that come up in cases in a court of law

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

the accused

• a person who is believed to have commited a crime

• the accused in a court case

• twelve people picked to listen to a court case and give a verdict

• a public official with the authority to hear and decide legal questions that come up in cases in a court of law

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.7.7

register and vote

• duty

• responsibility

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C