Civics Trial Process

What type of case best describes the list?

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Misdemeanor

Criminal case

Felony

Civil case

What duty of citizenship ensures every person has the right to a fair trial?

• Paying federal tax

• Serving in the military

• Serving on a jury

• Becoming a judge

This amendment guarantees the rights of criminal defendants, including the right to a public trial without unnecessary delay, the right to a lawyer,  the right to an impartial jury, and the right to know who your accusers are and the nature of the charges and evidence against you.

• 15th amendment

• 16 amendment

• 26 amendment

• 6th amendment

When US citizens are called to serve on a legal panel in court is called:

• Democracy

• Voting

• Jury Duty

• 6th Amendment

What is the primary purpose of a civics trial process?

• To determine the guilt or innocence of a defendant

• To elect government officials

• To create new laws

• To amend the constitution

Which of the following is a key component of the civics trial process?

• Jury selection

• Voting in elections

• Drafting legislation

• Conducting a census

In a civics trial, who is responsible for presenting evidence against the defendant?

• The defense attorney

• The judge

• The prosecutor

• The jury

What role does the jury play in a civics trial process?

• They decide the verdict

• They prosecute the case

• They defend the accused

• They write the laws

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to a fair trial?

• First Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

• Sixth Amendment

• Tenth Amendment

What is the term for questioning potential jurors to determine their suitability for a trial?

• Voir dire

• Habeas corpus

• Amicus curiae

• Stare decisis