Vocab
What are 2 other names for a Lawyer
Attorney & Prosecutor
You’re a defense lawyer. What’s one thing you should never say about your client?
(answers may vary) They definitely committed the crime.
Who decides if a juror should be removed for being unfair?
Judge and Lawyers
True of False: Judges are lawyers first
True
What holiday celebrates the signing of the Declaration of Independence?
4th of July
What is a testimony?
Testimony is when someone tells the court what they know, honestly and officially, to help decide the case.
You’re a judge. What do you do when someone breaks the courtroom rules?
(Answers may vary)
You remind them to follow the rules or give a warning.
How are people selected for jury duty?
(Answers will vary) People are picked from their town or city to come to court. Lawyers ask them questions to make sure they can be fair. Those who can be fair get to be on the jury.
How old do you have to be to be a jury?
18
What was the first set of rules for the United States before the Constitution?
Articles of Confederation
What is a verdict
A verdict is the final decision made by the jury at the end of a trial. It tells whether the defendant is found guilty or not guilty based on all the evidence and testimony.
You’re a juror. What should you never do while the trial is happening?
(Answers may vary) Talk about the case with people outside the courtroom. (post on social media).
Who gives the sentence or punishment after someone is found guilty?
The Judge
What are some ways to get out of jury duty?
Answers may vary
(Sick, out of town, etc).
What are the first few words of the Constitution?
"We the People"
What is a mistrial?
A mistrial is when a trial has to stop before it finishes because something went wrong that makes it unfair or impossible to continue.
You are a juror. What is it called when jurors talk about the case together before making a decision?
deliberation/discussion
Who swears the witnesses in? "I will tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth."
Bailiff
What do you call a backup person on a jury who steps in if someone can't finish the trial?
What is an alternate?
How many presidents have we (the United States had)?
45
What is a hung jury / When does it happen?
A hung jury happens when the jury can’t all agree on what happened, so the trial ends without a decision.
You’re a juror, and one of the other jurors wants to decide the verdict without listening to all the evidence. What should you do?
(Answers may vary) You should remind them to listen carefully to everything before making a decision, because everyone’s voice matters.
What happens if the Jury can't make a decision?
The judge may declare a mistrial/The case might be tried again later with a new jury/Or the prosecution might drop the case completely, depending on the situation.
How long are Supreme Court Justices on the Court for?
For life (or until they decide to retire).
Who sewed the first American Flag
Betsy Ross