Question 1

Match the terms with their descriptions:
-Cross-examination

Accepted Answer

A)  Judgment in favor of a party despite a verdict in favor of the opposite party 
B)  All jurors agree on the verdict 
C)  Outlining the defendant's side of the case 
D)  Leading questions may be asked at this examination of witnesses 
E)  Out of court statement
F) After the plaintiff's attorney rests the case, the defendant's attorney may present to the court this request
G) Attorneys give their final arguments to the fact finder
H) The plaintiff's attorney statement setting forth a prima facie case
I) Evidence that helps to prove or disprove a claimed fact
J) Witnesses testify about something that they observed
K) Higher courts that have power to review decisions of trial courts 
A)  Judgment in favor of a party despite a verdict in favor of the opposite party 
B)  All jurors agree on the verdict 
C)  Outlining the defendant's side of the case 
D)  Leading questions may be asked at this examination of witnesses 
E)  Out of court statement
F) After the plaintiff's attorney rests the case, the defendant's attorney may present to the court this request
G) Attorneys give their final arguments to the fact finder
H) The plaintiff's attorney statement setting forth a prima facie case
I) Evidence that helps to prove or disprove a claimed fact
J) Witnesses testify about something that they observed
K) Higher courts that have power to review decisions of trial courts D

Question 2

After the impaneling of the jury, the plaintiff's attorney makes a(n) ________ statement.

Accepted Answer

opening

Question 3

The plaintiff's opening statement must be legally sufficient as proof of the case.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

What is omitted from the defendant's opening statement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Defendant's side of the case 
B)  Reference to evidence supporting the plaintiff's case 
C)  Reference to evidence contradicting the plaintiff's case 
D)  Reference to evidence supporting the defendant's case 
A)  Defendant's side of the case 
B)  Reference to evidence supporting the plaintiff's case 
C)  Reference to evidence contradicting the plaintiff's case 
D)  Reference to evidence supporting the defendant's case

Question 5

A case is ________ for judgment when it reaches the stage when everything has been completed except the court's decision.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A case is ________ for judgment when...

Question 6

Relevant evidence may be inadmissible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Hearsay is an out of court statement offered in court to prove the truth of the matter being asserted in court.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What is a cross-examination?

Accepted Answer

A)  Questioning of the opposing party's witnesses 
B)  Voir dire 
C)  Polling the jury 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Questioning of the opposing party's witnesses 
B)  Voir dire 
C)  Polling the jury 
D)  None of the above

Question 9

The plaintiff's attorney may make a motion for a directed verdict.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Match the terms with their descriptions:
-Defendant's opening statement

Accepted Answer

A)  Judgment in favor of a party despite a verdict in favor of the opposite party 
B)  All jurors agree on the verdict 
C)  Outlining the defendant's side of the case 
D)  Leading questions may be asked at this examination of witnesses 
E)  Out of court statement
F) After the plaintiff's attorney rests the case, the defendant's attorney may present to the court this request
G) Attorneys give their final arguments to the fact finder
H) The plaintiff's attorney statement setting forth a prima facie case
I) Evidence that helps to prove or disprove a claimed fact
J) Witnesses testify about something that they observed
K) Higher courts that have power to review decisions of trial courts 
A)  Judgment in favor of a party despite a verdict in favor of the opposite party 
B)  All jurors agree on the verdict 
C)  Outlining the defendant's side of the case 
D)  Leading questions may be asked at this examination of witnesses 
E)  Out of court statement
F) After the plaintiff's attorney rests the case, the defendant's attorney may present to the court this request
G) Attorneys give their final arguments to the fact finder
H) The plaintiff's attorney statement setting forth a prima facie case
I) Evidence that helps to prove or disprove a claimed fact
J) Witnesses testify about something that they observed
K) Higher courts that have power to review decisions of trial courts

Question 11

In Louisiana, in some criminal cases guilty non-unanimous verdicts are allowed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What is a DNA sample?

Accepted Answer

A)  A finger nail 
B)  A blood drop 
C)  A lock of hair 
D)  All of the above 
A)  A finger nail 
B)  A blood drop 
C)  A lock of hair 
D)  All of the above

Question 13

After the judgment of a trial court, an unsatisfied party may make an appeal to any appellate court.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What is real evidence?

Accepted Answer

A)  Financial statements 
B)  Letters 
C)  DNA 
D)  Marriage contract 
A)  Financial statements 
B)  Letters 
C)  DNA 
D)  Marriage contract

Question 15

What is a judgment notwithstanding the verdict?

Accepted Answer

A)  Judgment n.o.v. 
B)  Judgment in favor of one party notwithstanding a verdict in favor of the other party 
C)  All of the above 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Judgment n.o.v. 
B)  Judgment in favor of one party notwithstanding a verdict in favor of the other party 
C)  All of the above 
D)  None of the above

Question 16

In a federal civil case, the parties may agree on a non-unanimous verdict.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

How is the order of parties' closing arguments determined?

Accepted Answer

A)  The plaintiff may choose when to present his or her closing arguments 
B)  By lot 
C)  By the judge 
D)  By the jury 
A)  The plaintiff may choose when to present his or her closing arguments 
B)  By lot 
C)  By the judge 
D)  By the jury

Question 18

In the closing arguments, the parties' attorneys simply reiterate their opening statements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Match the terms with their descriptions:
-Appellate courts

Accepted Answer

A)  Judgment in favor of a party despite a verdict in favor of the opposite party 
B)  All jurors agree on the verdict 
C)  Outlining the defendant's side of the case 
D)  Leading questions may be asked at this examination of witnesses 
E)  Out of court statement
F) After the plaintiff's attorney rests the case, the defendant's attorney may present to the court this request
G) Attorneys give their final arguments to the fact finder
H) The plaintiff's attorney statement setting forth a prima facie case
I) Evidence that helps to prove or disprove a claimed fact
J) Witnesses testify about something that they observed
K) Higher courts that have power to review decisions of trial courts 
A)  Judgment in favor of a party despite a verdict in favor of the opposite party 
B)  All jurors agree on the verdict 
C)  Outlining the defendant's side of the case 
D)  Leading questions may be asked at this examination of witnesses 
E)  Out of court statement
F) After the plaintiff's attorney rests the case, the defendant's attorney may present to the court this request
G) Attorneys give their final arguments to the fact finder
H) The plaintiff's attorney statement setting forth a prima facie case
I) Evidence that helps to prove or disprove a claimed fact
J) Witnesses testify about something that they observed
K) Higher courts that have power to review decisions of trial courts

Question 20

In the opening statement the defendant's attorney informs a fact finder how defendant's evidence will rebut the plaintiff's evidence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 7: Steps in a Trial

Match the terms with their descriptions: -Cross-examination

After the impaneling of the jury, the plaintiff's attorney makes a(n) ________ statement.

The plaintiff's opening statement must be legally sufficient as proof of the case.

What is omitted from the defendant's opening statement?

A case is ________ for judgment when it reaches the stage when everything has been completed except the court's decision.

Relevant evidence may be inadmissible.

Hearsay is an out of court statement offered in court to prove the truth of the matter being asserted in court.

What is a cross-examination?

The plaintiff's attorney may make a motion for a directed verdict.

Match the terms with their descriptions: -Defendant's opening statement

In Louisiana, in some criminal cases guilty non-unanimous verdicts are allowed.

What is a DNA sample?

After the judgment of a trial court, an unsatisfied party may make an appeal to any appellate court.

What is real evidence?

What is a judgment notwithstanding the verdict?

In a federal civil case, the parties may agree on a non-unanimous verdict.

How is the order of parties' closing arguments determined?

In the closing arguments, the parties' attorneys simply reiterate their opening statements.

Match the terms with their descriptions: -Appellate courts

In the opening statement the defendant's attorney informs a fact finder how defendant's evidence will rebut the plaintiff's evidence.

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