How Courts Work, part 1

What type of case does the government bring against one or more defendants accused of breaking the law?

• Diversity

• Civil

• Criminal

• Pro bono

What is another name for the attorney representing the government in a criminal case?

• Plaintiff

• Defender

• Prosecutor

• Defendant

What is another name for the accused person in a criminal case?

• Plaintiff

• Defendant

• Prosecutor

• Defender

In what type of case does one party sue another for loss or damages?

• Bankruptcy

• Civil

• Criminal

• Pro bono

What is it called when a party in a law suit acts as their own attorney?

• Pro bono

• En bac

• In limine

• Pro se

In a civil case, the party bringing the lawsuit is called the ___ .

• Plaintiff

• Defendant

• Prosecutor

• Defender

The person who makes sure everything in the courtroom is in place and that the trial flows smoothly is called the ___.

• Bailiff or Courtroom Deputy

• Court Interpreter

• Court Reporter

• United States Marshal

The person who makes an accurate record of everything that is said during the course of a trial is called the ___ .

• Courtroom Deputy

• Courtroom Interpreter

• Courtroom Reporter

• United States Marshal

The people who prepare reports for the judge about bond and sentencing are called the ___ .

• United States Marshals

• United States Pretrial and Probation Officers

• Courtroom Deputy Clerks

• District Attorneys

This agency is in charge of judicial security.

• United States Marshals

• United States Pretrial and Probation Officers

• Courtroom Deputy Clerks

• District Attorneys