Types of Courts
In this type of court, the judge or jury will listen to testimonies, consider evidence, and decide the facts of disputed situations.
Trial Courts
How old must a person be to stand on a jury?
18 or older
A vast majority cases are filed in this court system.
State Courts
When most of the judges agree on a decision, they will write a ___________________, which states the decision of the court.
Majority Opinion
T/F: A majority of cases never make it to trial.
True
In this type of court, there are no juries, no witnesses, and no new evidence. Lawyers appear in front of the judge to make legal arguments.
Appeals Court
The plantiff or defendent may choose between these two types of trials.
Jury Trial or Non-jury (bench) Trial
In Federal courts, are judges appointed or elected by the people?
Appointed
If the Supreme Court makes a decision on a case, who must follow that decision? State courts? Federal courts? Both? Neither?
Both state and federal courts
Who are the two parties involved in a civil case?
Plantiff and defendent
In criminal cases, a pretrial agreement can be made between the prosecutor and the defendant and their lawyer. This is called
Plea Bargain
Each attorney may request the removal of any juror who appears incapable of rendering an impartial verdict. This is called
Removal for cause
In both state and federal court systems, what is the highest court possible?
Supreme Court
If a judge or multiple judges disagree with the Majority Opininon, they may write a ________________.
Dissenting Opinion
Which Federal Court Circuit is Louisiana located in?
5th
What is the rule that a person cannot be charged with the exact same crime twice?
Double Jeopardy
The process in which opposing lawyers question each prospective juror to discover any prejudices or preconceived opinions concerning the case
Voir Dire
The idea stated in the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments that every person involved in a legal dispute is entitled to a fair hearing or trial is known as
Due Process
a formal application by a party to have a lower court decision review by the US Supreme Court, which has discretion to approve or deny any such application
Petition of Certiorari
What is the trial system used by the United States that is a contest between 2 sides to determine the truth?
Adversarial System
A mistake made by a judge in legal procedures or rulings during a trial that may allow the verdict to be appealed is known as (a/an)
Error of Law
This allows each attorney to remove a limited number of jurors (usually 3 or fewer) without stating reason. This can be done for any reason the attorney wants except race.
Peremptory Challenge
The process of proving to a court that a will or testament is genuine, and distributing property according to that will or testament is known as
Probate
The rule stating that precedent must be followed, providing the legal system with predictability and stability, is known as
Stare Decisis
What is the trial system used by European countries where the judge is an active participant in the investigation and trial?
Inquisitorial System