Trial Evidence

After direct examination/direct questioning of a witness, the opposition is given the opportunity to _____________ that same witness.

• Cross-Examination / Cross-Examine

• Voir Dire

• Subpoena

_______ is what lawyers use to try to prove their client's side of the story is what really happened.

• The verdict

• Evidence

• The jury

• The judge

The 12 people who listen to evidence and decide a case are called the

• plaintiffs

• jury.

• defendants.

• litigators.

What is the primary purpose of presenting evidence in a trial?

• To entertain the jury

• To prove or disprove facts

• To delay the proceedings

• To confuse the opposition

Which type of evidence is considered the most reliable in a court of law?

• Hearsay evidence

• Circumstantial evidence

• Direct evidence

• Anecdotal evidence

In a criminal trial, who has the burden of proof?

• The defendant

• The prosecutor

• The judge

• The jury

What is the term for evidence that is not allowed to be presented in court?

• Admissible evidence

• Inadmissible evidence

• Relevant evidence

• Material evidence

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects against self-incrimination, affecting evidence in trials?

• First Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

• Sixth Amendment

• Eighth Amendment

What is the role of a witness in a trial?

• To provide legal advice

• To present evidence

• To make the final decision

• To enforce the law

What is the legal term for the questioning of a witness by the opposing party?

• Direct examination

• Cross-examination

• Redirect examination

• Deposition