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- 1. Multiple Choice
This type of question can be used in cross examination, but not in direct examination.
open ended
leading
closed
funnel
- 2. Multiple Choice
I am the person who makes sure the courtroom follows the law. I decide the punishment. Who am I?
Bailiff
Jury
Judge
Defendant
- 3. Multiple Choice
In a criminal case, I am the person who is accused of committing a crime.
Defendant
Prosecutor
Witness
Plaintiff
- 4. Multiple Choice
An attorney's last chance to convince the jury -
opening statement
instructions to the jury
cross examination
closing argument
- 5. Multiple Choice
They must determine the facts and apply the law-
Judge
Defense Attorney
Prosecutor
Jury
- 6. Multiple Choice
Which requires a higher burden of proof?
criminal case
civil case
- 7. Multiple Choice
Preponderance of evidence (the greater weight of the evidence) is the responsibility of the plaintiff in this kind of trial -
criminal case
civil case
- 8. Multiple Choice
When the attorneys provide an overview of the case to the jury -
Opening Statement
Cross Examination
Direct Examination
Verdict
- 9. Multiple Choice
Who sits on the bench?
jury
defense lawyer
defendant
judge
- 10. Multiple Choice
The questioning of a witness by the "other side" -
direct questioning
cross examination
leading witness
closing arguments
- 11. Multiple Choice
I am a court attendant who is responsible for the security in the courtroom. Who am I?
Bailiff
Juror
Ranger
National Guard
- 12. Multiple Choice
A formal protest in court proceedings when a lawyer thinks his opponent violated a rule of procedure -
Verdict
Sustained
Objection
Testify
- 13. Multiple Choice
The judge will say this when the witness is NOT to answer the question-
Objection
Sustained
Overruled
Stop
- 14. Multiple Choice
This objection is when the lawyer is antagonizing or hostile toward a witness -
Badgering the witness
Hearsay
Speculation
Leading the witness
- 15. Multiple Choice
The purpose of direct examination is
for the attorney to ask questions of their own witness.
for opposing counsel to ask questions.
for the jury to ask questions of any witness.
for the judge to ask questions.
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