US Politics and History
Mock Trial Terms
Famous Lawyers
Amendments
100

The 1st President of the United States

Who is George Washington

100

What type of attorney is defending the defendant?

Defense Attorney

100

Who makes them pay?

Tim Misney

100

Which constitutional amendment allows freedom of speech for US citizens?

The 1st Amendment

200

How Many SCOTUS Justices are there?

9

200

What is the first statement a lawyer gives in a trial that explains what their case will look like?

Opening Statement

200

Who was Johnny Depps lawyer in his defamation case against Amber Heard?

Camille Vasquez

200

What amendment provides a jury in civil cases that go to trial?

7th Amendment

300

Who was the first US Attorney General?

Edmund Randolf

300

Objection for a witness testifying what someone else told them

Hearsay

300

What law school did Vice President Vance attend?

Yale Law School

300

Which amendment abolished slavery?

The 13th amendment

400

Who was the only President to also serve on the Supreme Court?

William Howard Taft

400

The lawyers representing the government in a case

Prosecution Attorney

400

What job did President Lincoln have before politics?

Lawyer

400

Which amendment limits the president to two terms?

The 22nd Amendment

500

Who is the sitting Attorney General of the United States?

Pam Bondi

500

How many Lawyers are on the defense team in Ohio High School Mock Trial?

2

500

Who was the first female to serve on the Supreme Court?

Sandra Day O’Connor

500

Which amendment gives states rights to make laws on anything not written in the constitution?

The 10th Amendment

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