WTCS Vocab Chap 52

What does the word "verdict" most likely mean in the context of the trial?

• A final decision by the jury

• A lawyer’s opening

• A type of courtroom

• A story written by a witness

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

What does "deliberate" mean when used to describe the jury’s process?

• Careful and thoughtful

• Quick and emotional

• Loud and misleading

• False and misleading

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

What does "testimony" refer to in the trial scene?

• A witness's spoken statement

• A legal document

• A type of punishment

• A story written by a lawyer

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

What does "alibi" mean in the prosecutor's questioning?

• Proof the person was elsewhere

• A list of suspects

• A form of punishment

• A motive for crime

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What does "evidence" mean in the courtroom?

• Facts or objects used to prove something

• A prediction

• An opinion given by a lawyer

• A request for a new trial

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

What does "acquittal" mean when the jury announces its decision?

• A judgment that the person is not guilty

• A fine to be paid

• A delay in the trial

• A new witness is called

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What does "cross-examine" mean in the trial?

• To question a witness from the other side

• To choose a jury

• To ask a lawyer to testify

• To close the case

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

What does "speculation" mean when describing the crowd’s reaction?

• Unproven guesses or theories

• Clear and proven facts

• A type of court procedure

• A physical piece of evidence

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

What does "demeanor" mean when describing Kya’s behavior?

• Her outward behavior or conduct

• The lawyer’s argument

• The strength of the evidence

• A list of witnesses

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

What does "bias" mean when referring to the community’s opinion?

• An unfair preference or prejudice

• A fair and balanced view

• A deep understanding of law

• A personal relationship with the jury

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D