Courtroom Terms
Quiz
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English
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9th Grade
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Hard
+5
Standards-aligned
Margaret Anderson
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8 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the term used to describe a person who has been formally charged with a crime in court?
Plaintiff
Accused
Judge
Witness
Tags
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.7.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who is responsible for deciding the guilt or innocence of the accused in a trial?
Jury
Judge
Prosecutor
Attorney
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the term used for a group of individuals selected to hear evidence and reach a verdict in a trial?
Plaintiff
Jury
Witness
Accused
Tags
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.7.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the term used for evidence that is allowed to be presented in court during a trial?
Irrelevant
Objectionable
Admissable
Inadmissable
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who is responsible for presenting evidence and arguing the case against the accused in court?
Witness
Plaintiff
Prosecutor
Defence
Tags
CCSS.L.7.6
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which term refers to an individual or organisation filing a lawsuit against another party in court?
Witness
Plaintiff
Juror
Defendant
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.6
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who presides over and ensures that proper legal procedures are followed during a trial?
Witness
Accused
Juror
Judge
Tags
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which term refers to the lawyer who represents the accused in court?
Defence Lawyer
Prosecution
Judge
Lawyer
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.6
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
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