Mock Trial Vocabulary Application Quiz

Who is the public official appointed to decide cases in a court of law?

• Bailiff

• Judge

• Jury Clerk

• Prosecutor

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What is the role of a bailiff in a courtroom?

• To present the case against the accused

• To maintain order in the court

• To transcribe court proceedings

• To decide the verdict

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Which term refers to the legal party responsible for presenting the case against an individual?

• Defense

• Prosecution

• Jury

• Witness

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Who is responsible for representing the accused in a court case?

• Prosecution

• Defense

• Bailiff

• Judge

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What is the main duty of a court reporter?

• To maintain order in the courtroom

• To transcribe spoken or recorded speech during court proceedings

• To present evidence

• To decide the verdict

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

What is an oath in the context of a courtroom?

• A formal protest

• A solemn promise to tell the truth

• A written argument

• A verdict

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Which term describes the process of questioning a witness in court?

• Testimony

• Examination

• Plea

• Sidebar

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What is a verdict?

• The process of questioning a witness

• The decision made by a jury or judge

• A formal protest during a trial

• A private conversation between judge and lawyers

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

If a lawyer raises a formal protest during a trial, what is this called?

• Objection

• Plea

• Argument

• Testimony

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What is the function of a jury clerk?

• To decide the outcome of a trial

• To assist the jury and manage jury-related tasks

• To present the case against the accused

• To transcribe court proceedings

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D