Understanding the Role of a Judge in the Criminal Justice System

The video provides an overview of the criminal justice system, focusing on the role of the judge. It explains the judge's responsibilities, including making judgments, ensuring impartiality, and evaluating evidence. The importance of independence in the judiciary is highlighted, along with the process of sentencing and understanding legal terms. The video concludes with a summary of the judge's role and introduces the next topics to be covered.

What is the main topic of the video?

• Role of the public prosecutor

• Role of the defense lawyer

• Role of the judge

• Role of the police

Who is the presiding officer in a court?

• Judge

• Defense lawyer

• Police officer

• Public prosecutor

What is one of the most important qualities a judge must have?

• Impartiality

• Friendliness

• Strictness

• Leniency

What does a judge do after listening to both sides in a trial?

• Writes a report

• Decides the verdict

• Gives a speech

• Calls for a break

In what type of court does a judge conduct trials?

• Private court

• Closed court

• Secret court

• Open court

What is the judge's role similar to in a game?

• Coach

• Umpire

• Player

• Spectator

What does a judge consider when deciding the guilt or innocence of the accused?

• Public opinion

• Evidence presented

• Media reports

• Personal opinions

What is the ultimate decision a judge makes in a trial?

• The jury selection

• The sentence

• The trial date

• The court location

What can a judge do if the accused is found guilty?

• Send them to jail

• Give them a warning

• Send them home

• Ignore the case

What is one type of sentence a judge can impose?

• Probation

• Fine

• House arrest

• Community service