Court Vocabulary

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.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Who is responsible for deciding the guilt or innocence of the accused in a trial?

• Jury

• Judge

• Prosecutor

• Attorney

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

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.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What is the term used for evidence that is allowed to be presented in court during a trial?

• Irrelevant

• Objectionable

• Admissable

• Inadmissable

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Who is responsible for presenting evidence and arguing the case against the accused in court?

• Witness

• Plaintiff

• Prosecutor

• Defence

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Which term refers to an individual or organisation filing a lawsuit against another party in court?

• Witness

• Plaintiff

• Juror

• Defendant

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Who presides over and ensures that proper legal procedures are followed during a trial?

• Witness

• Accused

• Juror

• Judge

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Which term refers to the lawyer who represents the accused in court?

• Defence Lawyer

• Prosecution

• Judge

• Lawyer

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D