Name that objection
A question that is vague or confusing
Ambiguous
What is said when the attorney finishes questioning the witness?
No further questions, your honor
What is the purpose of the cross-examination?
Poke holes, attack witness credibility, cast doubt, highlight inconsistencies.
How is a judge to be addressed?
Your honor
The max number of students on a team that can participate in a round?
7
A report given by a witness about what someone else had to say in order to prove their testimony.
Heresay
What is said when an attorney finishes questioning all their witnesses?
Your honor, the prosecution/defense rests its case
What should an attorney do if they do not get the desired response from a question?
Ask the question again or rephrase the question
What do participants do when the judge enters or leaves the courtroom?
Stand
Maximum number of attorneys allowed on one team
4
Question includes or assumes facts for which no evidence has been presented
Assumes facts not in evidence
Who needs to work together to prepare for the direct examination?
The attorneys and the witnesses they are calling for their case
What type of question is not allowed during direct examination but allowed during the cross examination?
Leading questions
How must each participant be treated regardless of their role?
With courtesy
What is the only role allowed to use notes?
Attorneys, but they must use them as little as possible
A question that suggests the answer to the question
Leading question
What does an attorney need to know before asking the witness a question?
What their answer will be
Avoid what type of question?
Why questions
Where is an attorney allowed?
Inside the bar
Which roles are allowed to communicate during the round
The attorneys and the defendant with their defense attorneys.
Question asking lay witness to give their opinion
Opinion
How should questions be sequenced?
In the order of events
What does an attorney say after the cross examination?
No further questions, your honor
What are the first three items in the "Order of the trial"?
1.Coin toss 2.Opening the court by the baliff 3.Opening remarks by the judge
What/Who decides which team will go first?
A coin toss led by the administrator