What are the most crucial roles in a courtroom?

Understanding Courtroom Roles

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Defendant and plaintiff
Lawyers and witnesses
Judge and jury
Bailiff and court reporter
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is one of the primary roles of a judge in a courtroom?
To present evidence
To make impartial decisions
To represent the defendant
To act as a jury member
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What does it mean when a judge 'sustains' an objection?
The evidence is allowed
The trial is paused
The objection is agreed with
The objection is dismissed
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of the jury in a trial?
To determine liability based on evidence
To instruct the judge
To present evidence
To decide legal issues
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is a 'trier of fact' in legal terms?
The lawyer
The defendant
The jury
The judge
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In a bench trial, who decides both legal and factual issues?
The witnesses
The jury
The judge
The lawyers
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one drawback of a bench trial?
The jury is not involved in legal issues
It is more expensive
It takes longer to conclude
The decision is made by one person
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