Roots 2.3B: Jur, Jus, Jud

Which of the following best describes the role of a jurist?

• A person who enforces laws

• An expert in law

• A person who creates laws

• A member of a jury

Analyze the following scenario: A person is accused of perjury during a trial. What evidence would be necessary to prove this accusation?

• Evidence that the person was present at the trial

• Evidence that the person lied under oath

• Evidence that the person is a jurist

• Evidence that the person is a member of the jury

What is the primary function of a jury in a legal trial?

• To create laws

• To interpret laws

• To determine the truth by abiding by the laws

• To enforce laws

Evaluate the following statement: "A judge has jurisdiction over a case." What does this imply about the judge's authority?

• The judge can create new laws for the case

• The judge can interpret and apply existing laws within a specific territory

• The judge can only observe the proceedings

• The judge can act as a jurist

Which term refers to the act of giving up one's rights or recanting a statement?

• Justify

• Abjure

• Perjury

• Justice

Consider a situation where a person claims their actions were justified. What type of evidence would support this claim?

• Evidence that proves the actions were unlawful

• Evidence that proves the actions were fair and reasonable

• Evidence that the person is a jurist

• Evidence that the person was a judge

What does the term "justice" primarily refer to in a legal context?

• The creation of laws

• The enforcement of laws

• Fairness and rightfulness

• The breaking of laws

In what scenario might a person be accused of perjury?

• When they refuse to serve on a jury

• When they lie under oath in a court of law

• When they fail to justify their actions

• When they abjure their rights

How might a lawyer justify their client's actions in a court case?

• By proving the actions were unlawful

• By providing evidence that supports the fairness and reasonableness of the actions

• By showing the client is a jurist

• By demonstrating the client is a judge

What is the role of a judge in a legal proceeding?

• To create laws

• To interpret laws and settle controversies

• To serve on a jury

• To act as a jurist