A physical object that is used to make a point in court.
exhibit
100
The lawyer who calls an expert as a witness starts by asking questions about the expert's opinion on the case.
false (expert's education and experience is questioned first)
100
Before a witness can _____, he or she must take an oath.
testify
100
Which kind of questions are allowed to be asked by lawyers during a direct examination? Choose which statement is true.
A. "Did you see Miss Ball holding the knife?"
B. "What did you see when you went into the room?"
C. "What were you doing at that time?"
C.
100
How is a prosecutor like a scientist?
They develop a hypothesis.
200
A person who has knowledge of a specific area of study.
expert witness
200
The jurors are not allowed to infer that the defendant is guilty if the defendant decides to not to testify.
true
200
Both eyewitnesses and expert witnesses can provide _____ evidence in a trial.
oral or spoken
200
What example connects a defendant to a crime?
A. a cast of tire impression
B. enlarged long-range photos
C. model of DNA
A.
200
Which people can serve on a jury?
Citizen of US who is age 18 or older, and must live in the same district as the court.
300
Statements made by a sworn witness in a court of law.
testimony
300
The ______ makes sure that everyone behaves and follow the law.
judge
300
Why are prosecutors like scientists? Circle the letter of each statement that is true.
A.They collect evidence
B. They develop hypotheses
C. They test evidence
B.
300
What kind of questions are not allowed during a direct examination?
Leading questions.
400
The process in which one lawyer asks questions of another lawyer's witness.
cross-examination
400
A bailiff makes a record of everything that the lawyers, judge, and witnesses say.
false (court reporter)
400
When the lawyers make their closing arguments, they ______ the evidence.
review
400
Circle the letter of each statement that is true.
A. The bailiff keeps a list of exhibits
B. Jurors often take a field trip to a crime scene
C. Jurors may watch a video of a defendant being questioned by police
C
400
What is the goal of cross-examination?
To make the testimony of a witness seem less believable.
500
A law enforcement officer who helps the judge keep order in the court.
bailiff
500
Jurors may take a field trip to the crime scene.
False
500
An impartial jury makes its decision based on ______ presented in court.
Facts
500
There are rules about who can serve on a jury. Circle the letter of each statement that is true about jurors.
A. They don't have to live in the same district as the court
B. They must be age 21 or older
C. They must be United States citizen
C.
500
What are three ways a lawyer can present the crime scene to a jury?
Enlarged crime scene photos and drawings, 3-D scale model of the crime scene, and video of the crime scene.