Mock Trial 101
The type of witness that directly sees/hears/does something directly related to the case.
What is a lay witness?
The side that is against the person accused of breaking the law in a criminal trial.
What is the prosecution?
Freedom of Speech, Religion, Press, Assembly, and Petition
What is the First Amendment?
The country Hugo Grotius was born in.
What is the Netherlands/Dutch Republic?
The two sides in Debate Hall Form.
What is Proposition/Opposition?
The type of evidence that is found at a crime scene.
What is real evidence?
When someone intentionally disobeys a court order, acts in a way that does not respect the authority and dignity of the court, or fails to follow a court order, they are committing...
What is contempt of court?
The minimum amount needed to have the right to a trial by Jury (according to Seventh Amendment)
What is $20?
The founder of the Dutch East India Company.
Who was Johan van Oldenbarnevelt?
The last rule in the Club Laws and Regulations.
What is "Give your best effort!"?
A billing statement falls under this type of evidence.
What is documentary evidence?
Term for the right to remain silent.
What is Pleading the Fifth?
The Judge that presided over Marbury v. Madison and the power he vested in the Supreme Court.
Who is Hon. Justice John Marshall, and what is the power of Judicial Review?
The place where Grotius ran to after escaping prison.
What is Paris, France?
The ACTUAL three rules of the Student Reps.
What is:
1. You will learn to love classical music or hate it.
2. We hate surprises.
3. We will not hesitate to make changes if needed.
This is what a lawyer does if they believe a Judge overruling their objection is incorrect.
What is appealing to objections?
What is “Do you solemnly swear or affirm that you will truly listen to this case and render a true verdict and a fair sentence as to this defendant"?
What is “You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford a lawyer, one will be provided for you"?
What is Mare Liberum (Open Seas)?
The first-ever overture played at the beginning of the club.
What is 1812 Overture by Tchaikovsky?
The respiratory muscle with which everyone should try to speak with.
What is a diaphragm?
Define habeas corpus.
What is a writ that requires an arrested individual to appear before a court or a judge?
A simplified Ninth Amendment
What is "All rights not listed in the Constitution belong to the people and not the government"?
Grotius' position in the States General.
(Hint; the equivalent of a governor)
What is the Pensionary of Rotterdam?
Our favorite and most repeated visual art form.
What is Impressionism?