Criminal Law Quiz- 12 Angry Men

In a criminal trial, the jury cannot have any reservations. If questions remain they must find the person innocent. When all of the questions and concerns are addressed, it is called:

• Preponderance of the evidence

• Beyond a reasonable doubt

• Clear and convincing evidence

• Probable cause

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What is a decision called when all jurors agree on the verdict?

• Majority verdict

• Split decision

• Unanimous verdict

• Hung jury

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CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Who is the person accused of committing a crime in a trial?

• Plaintiff

• Prosecutor

• Defendant

• Witness

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Which party is responsible for presenting the case against the defendant in a criminal trial?

• Defense

• Prosecution

• Jury

• Judge

What term describes any type of PROOF legally presented during a trial?

• Testimony

• Evidence

• Argument

• Deliberation

Who gives testimony in a trial, describing what they have seen, heard, or know about the case?

• Defendant

• Prosecutor

• Witness

• Juror

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the statement made by a witness under oath during a trial called?

• Testimony

• Evidence

• Cross-examination

• Deliberation

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What is the process by which the jury discusses and considers the case before reaching a verdict?

• Testimony

• Deliberation

• Cross-examination

• Prosecution

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

What is a judgment called when the defendant is found not guilty of the crime they were charged with?

• Conviction

• Acquittal

• Mistrial

• Indictment

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

What is a judgment called when the defendant is found guilty of the crime they were charged with?

• Acquittal

• Conviction

• Mistrial

• Dismissal

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5