Question 1

Define, compare, and contrast a court's judgment and a decree.

Accepted Answer

Definition: The judgment is the act of t

Question 2

A party bringing an appeal is a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A party bringing an appeal is a(n)...

Question 3

Match the terms with their descriptions:
-Relevant

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 4

What is a judgment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Adjudication 
B)  Decision of a court of law 
C)  Act of the trial court finally determining parties' rights and liabilities 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Adjudication 
B)  Decision of a court of law 
C)  Act of the trial court finally determining parties' rights and liabilities 
D)  All of the above

Question 5

Under what circumstance is a non-unanimous verdict allowed?

Accepted Answer

A)  When unanimous verdicts are not required constitutionally 
B)  When the parties agree to a stated majority 
C)  None of the above 
D)  All of the above 
A)  When unanimous verdicts are not required constitutionally 
B)  When the parties agree to a stated majority 
C)  None of the above 
D)  All of the above

Question 6

To be taken by an appellate court, an appeal must be filed within a prescribed period from the entry of judgment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Who must put up an appeal bond?

Accepted Answer

A)  Appellant 
B)  Appellee 
C)  Winning party's attorney 
D)  Losing party's attorney 
A)  Appellant 
B)  Appellee 
C)  Winning party's attorney 
D)  Losing party's attorney

Question 8

What is a leading question?

Accepted Answer

A)  Irrelevant 
B)  Suggesting to the witness the desired answer 
C)  Leading the witness away from the parties' legal controversy 
D)  Beyond the competence of the witness 
A)  Irrelevant 
B)  Suggesting to the witness the desired answer 
C)  Leading the witness away from the parties' legal controversy 
D)  Beyond the competence of the witness

Question 9

Match the terms with their descriptions:
-Closing arguments

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 10

What term describes a deadlocked jury?

Accepted Answer

A)  Obstinate jury 
B)  Hung jury 
C)  Inflexible jury 
D)  Quashed array 
A)  Obstinate jury 
B)  Hung jury 
C)  Inflexible jury 
D)  Quashed array

Question 11

Define an opening statement and a closing argument. Contrast the parties' opening statements with their closing arguments.

Accepted Answer

Definition: An opening statement is an a

Question 12

During what stage of the trial do parties' attorneys summarize the evidence introduced in favor of their clients?

Accepted Answer

A)  Closing arguments 
B)  Summation 
C)  All of the above 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Closing arguments 
B)  Summation 
C)  All of the above 
D)  None of the above

Question 13

In the summation, the parties' attorneys argue their side of the case to the fact finder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

On what issues may the plaintiff's attorney conduct redirect examination of the plaintiff's witnesses?

Accepted Answer

A)  Any relevant issues 
B)  Any issues permitted by the judge 
C)  Issues brought up by cross-examination 
D)  Any issues brought up by re-cross-examination 
A)  Any relevant issues 
B)  Any issues permitted by the judge 
C)  Issues brought up by cross-examination 
D)  Any issues brought up by re-cross-examination

Question 15

Match the terms with their descriptions:
-Plaintiff'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 16

When may the defendant's attorney make an opening statement?

Accepted Answer

A)  After the plaintiff's attorney makes her or his opening statement 
B)  After the plaintiff's attorney rests the case 
C)  All of the above 
D)  None of the above 
A)  After the plaintiff's attorney makes her or his opening statement 
B)  After the plaintiff's attorney rests the case 
C)  All of the above 
D)  None of the above

Question 17

What term describes the testimony of the witness pertaining to something that he or she observed?

Accepted Answer

A)  Circumstantial evidence 
B)  Direct evidence 
C)  Verification 
D)  Direct observation 
A)  Circumstantial evidence 
B)  Direct evidence 
C)  Verification 
D)  Direct observation

Question 18

The questioning of plaintiff's witnesses by the plaintiff's attorney is called ________ examination.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The questioning of plaintiff's witnesses by the...

Question 19

What evidence is admissible?

Accepted Answer

A)  Proper evidence to be considered in reaching a decision 
B)  Evidence approved by the other party 
C)  Any relevant evidence 
D)  Evidence approved by the judge 
A)  Proper evidence to be considered in reaching a decision 
B)  Evidence approved by the other party 
C)  Any relevant evidence 
D)  Evidence approved by the judge

Question 20

What is relevant evidence?

Accepted Answer

A)  Evidence tending to prove alleged facts 
B)  Evidence tending to disprove alleged facts 
C)  All of the above 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Evidence tending to prove alleged facts 
B)  Evidence tending to disprove alleged facts 
C)  All of the above 
D)  None of the above

Exam 7: Steps in a Trial

Define, compare, and contrast a court's judgment and a decree.

A party bringing an appeal is a(n) ________.

Match the terms with their descriptions: -Relevant

What is a judgment?

Under what circumstance is a non-unanimous verdict allowed?

To be taken by an appellate court, an appeal must be filed within a prescribed period from the entry of judgment.

Who must put up an appeal bond?

What is a leading question?

Match the terms with their descriptions: -Closing arguments

What term describes a deadlocked jury?

Define an opening statement and a closing argument. Contrast the parties' opening statements with their closing arguments.

During what stage of the trial do parties' attorneys summarize the evidence introduced in favor of their clients?

In the summation, the parties' attorneys argue their side of the case to the fact finder.

On what issues may the plaintiff's attorney conduct redirect examination of the plaintiff's witnesses?

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

When may the defendant's attorney make an opening statement?

What term describes the testimony of the witness pertaining to something that he or she observed?

The questioning of plaintiff's witnesses by the plaintiff's attorney is called ________ examination.

What evidence is admissible?

What is relevant evidence?

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