Jury Selection

Who Cannot serve on a jury? Choose all that apply.

• members of the armed forces on active duty

• members of professional fire and police departments;

• "public officers" of federal, state or local governments

• mayors

• city council members

Are people paid by the government to serve on a jury?

• Yes

• No

What types of cases are defendants guaranteed a jury trial?

• felony only

• All criminal prosecutions

• All difficult cases with attorneys

• All cases with the defendants that are ambidextrous

Which work group member has the responsibility of demonstrating to a jury that a defendant is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt?

• The defense attorney

• The bailiff

• The judge

• The prosecutor

All of the following are considered professionals in the courtroom work group except the:

• Judge

• Defense Attorney

• Victim

• Prosecuting Attorney

In which of these do the parties hear whether they won or lost the case?

• Jury Verdict

• Closing Arguments

• Defendant's Case in Chief

• Defendan'ts Motion for Directed Verdict

• Plaintiff's Motion for Directed Verdict

Most defendants are detained in jail while awaiting trial.

• True

• False

The purpose of a preliminary hearing is to determine the guilt of a defendant.

• True

• False

occurs when parties disclose any evidence obtained proving the argued facts; used to push for settlements between parties so trial does not have to take place or to make trials more effective

• Discovery

• Jury Selection

• Pretrial Procedure

• Settlement

Who keeps order in the courtroom

• Clerk

• Prosecutor

• Baliff

• Defense Counsel