Court Systems in the U.S.

What is the definition of 'Statute of Limitations'?

• Laws that set a length of time in which someone can sue or be charged with a crime.

• A law that determines the amount of damages awarded in a lawsuit.

• A rule that governs the conduct of court proceedings.

• A document that records the verdict of a trial.

Who is the person filing a lawsuit?

• Plaintiff

• Defendant

• Witness

• Jury

Who is the public officer appointed in each county to conduct criminal prosecutions on behalf of the state or people? (criminal cases)

• Prosecutor

• Sheriff

• Clerk

• Judge

Who is the person accused in a criminal case or person who is being sued in a civil case?

• Defendant

• Plaintiff

• Witness

• Judge

Which of the following is NOT involved in a court case?

• Judge

• Jury

• Plaintiff

• Teacher

Who decides the verdict in a trial?

• Judge

• Jury

• Plaintiff

• Prosecutor

Fill in the blank: In a criminal trial, the ______ brings criminal cases for offenses committed against the public at large.

• government

• defendant

• jury

• witness

Fill in the blank: During the arrest of the defendant, the officer must have a _______.

• warrant

• badge

• subpoena

• confession

Fill in the blank: During the arrest of the defendant, the accused person has rights, also known as the _______ warning.

• Miranda

• Gideon

• Brady

• Escobedo

Fill in the blank: During the arrest of the defendant, officers must follow proper _______ and seizure procedures.

• search

• arrest

• interrogation

• detention