Mock Trial Vocabulary

an agreement between two parties that is submitted to the judge for approval

• stipulation

• verdict

• allegation

• concurrence

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

proof of one or more facts from which you could find another fact

• direct evidence

• circumstantial evidence

• stipulation

• exhibit

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

VOCABULARY

4.

• BURGLAR

• BAIL

• FELON

• ARRESTED

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

A formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and stating the grounds for defense.

• A) Plea

• B) Answer

• C) Motion

• D) Deposition

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

The questioning of a witness by the party that called the witness, in order to support the case that is being made.

• A) Cross-examination

• B) Direct examination

• C) Rebuttal

• D) Deposition

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

A written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, for use as evidence in court.

• A) Affidavit

• B) Testimony

• C) Deposition

• D) Subpoena

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

A request made to a court to obtain an order or ruling directing that some act be done in favor of the applicant.

• A) Motion

• B) Appeal

• C) Petition

• D) Injunction

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

The party who initiates a lawsuit by filing a complaint with the court against the defendant(s).

• A) Plaintiff

• B) Defendant

• C) Prosecutor

• D) Litigant

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

A legal principle that bars a party from relitigating an issue that has already been decided in court.

• A) Res judicata

• B) Habeas corpus

• C) Stare decisis

• D) Subpoena

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

A court order requiring a person to appear in court and give testimony.

• A) Subpoena

• B) Warrant

• C) Summons

• D) Indictment

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D