Mock Trial Roles
What are the two sides of a mock trial called?
Who is the complainant?
Plaintiff
Who are the student witnesses?
Why was Amari told that he could not go to the protest?
Because t-shirt had a violent image
What is Parker F.'s opinion on the t-shirts?
Students can comply with the rules or leave.
What are the different roles in a mock trial?
Opener, closer, direct, cross-examination, witness, judge
Who is the respondent?
Metro City Public Schools
Who are the school staff witnesses?
Kai Jordan, Dana Alexander, Rain Rafiki, and Parker Filani
Why did Charlie Navarro attend the protest?
Wanted to show solidarity by attending the protest.
Who supervised the field trip on school permission slips?
Principal Dana Alexander
What position summarizes the evidence which will be presented to prove the case.
Opener
How many controversial shirts are in the mock trial packet?
Four
What is Kai Jordan's claim?
MCHS would not allow students in the “Libs for Equality” club to attend the protest because their shirts would “almost certainly incite violence,” opening MCHS to liability for harm to its students. Kai filed a lawsuit alleging discrimination based on their political affiliation.
Why was Kai Jordan told students could not attend the protest?
Because our “All Lives Matter” shirts would almost certainly incite violence.
What is a leading question? Is it objectionable?
A "leading" question is one that suggests the answer desired by the questioner, usually by stating some facts not already discussed and then asking the witness to give a yes or no answer. Yes, it is objectionable
The following statement describes which position: Seeks to clarify or cast doubt upon the testimony of opposing witnesses. Inconsistency in stories, bias, and other damaging facts may be pointed out to the judge
Cross-examination
What DC law animates the mock trial packet?
DC Human Rights Act
What is Charlie Navarro's claim?
MCHS would not allow them to attend the protest because their shirt that quoted bible verses exceeded the scope of the protest. Charlie filed a lawsuit claiming MCHS discriminated against them based on their religion.
Does the principal believe that there should be limitations on what students and teachers say and do during the school day and school events?
Yes
Who has the burden of proof?
The burden of proof falls on the party that is responsible for proving their case. In this case, the Claimants have the burden of proof.
The statement describes which position...allow the Complainant’s witnesses to state the facts supporting the case.
Direct-examination
Is there a field trip form in the mock trial packet?
Yes
What is Amari Brown's claim?
MCHS did not allow them to participate in the protest because Amari’s shirt promoted “violence against police,” violating the MCHS dress code policy. Amari filed a lawsuit alleging discrimination based on their personal appearance.
Why does Rain Rafiki believe that Amari wore the t-shirt?
To collect money from the school?
What is a narration? Can it be objected to?
Narration occurs when the witness provides more information than the question called for. Witness answers must respond to the questions. An answer that turns into a narration is objectionable.