Branches of Government
This branch includes the President, and is in charge of making sure laws are being followed.
The Executive Branch
What year was the Constitution signed?
1787
This person is in charge of the courtroom. They are also responsible for knowing the law and keeping things fair for both sides.
The Judge
A courtroom has two attorneys. One who tried to prove that someone is innocent and one who tries to prove someone who is guilty. Which one is the DEFENSE Attorney?
The one who tries to prove that someone is innocent.
What flies but has no wings?
Time
This branch includes The House of Representatives and The Senate. They are in charge of writing laws.
The Legislative Branch
What is the Constitution?
A document that lists all of the Laws of the United States
This person is responsible for recording everything that is said in the courtroom so it can be reviewed later.
The Court Reporter
A courtroom has two attorneys. One who tried to prove that someone is innocent and one who tries to prove someone who is guilty. Which one is the PROSECUTING Attorney?
The attorney that tries to prove that someone is guilty.
What is Batman's real name? (His secret identity).
Bruce Wayne
This Branch is made up of The Supreme Court. They are in charge of interpreting the laws by making sure the laws follow the constitution.
The Judicial Branch
Changes to the Constitution are called Amendments. The first 10 Amendments are called the ___________.
The Bill of Rights
This person is in charge of the safety of the courtroom and all of the people in it.
The Court Officer
These people are the ones who sit next to the judge and answer questions for both attorneys. They are there to help the jury understand what happened.
Witnesses
What is Mr. O'Neill's middle name?
Michael
Which Branch is missing? Executive Branch, Judicial Branch, _________ Branch.
Legislative Branch
The Document that lists all of the laws of The United States is called the____________.
Constitution!
This person is in charge of making sure anyone who doesn't speak English understands everything is happening in the courtroom.
The Interpreter
This group of 12 ordinary people sit and listen to all of the facts in a case. Then, they decide if the person being accused is innocent or guilty.
The Jury
What is Mrs. Roark's first name?
Mika
Which branch is missing? Legislative, Executive, __________
Judicial
Name one of the freedoms guaranteed to you by the constitution.
Freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom of the press, freedom to have a trial by jury, etc.
This person is in charge of making sure the Judge has everything they need for court. They also keep track of the Judge's calendar.
The Administrative Assistant
True or false? Anyone in the public can watch most jury trials from the audience.
True
What are Mr. O'Neill's 3 favorite pizza toppings?
Sausage, mushroom, black olive!