Deck 13: The Trial

Question 1

The jury is authorized to enter a sentence against a defendant who has been found guilty.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

At the conclusion of the defense case,the prosecution may be given the opportunity to dispute any of the claims raised by the defense.This is called

A)re-direct examination.
B)motion for directed verdict.
C)rebuttal.
D)cross-examination.

Answer 2

C

Question 3

The term used to describe the process of calling a witness to the stand,swearing that witness in,and asking that witness questions is

A)questioning.
B)cross-examination.
C)impeachment.
D)direct examination.

Answer 3

D

Question 4

A motion made by the defense that comes at the conclusion of the state's case and requests a dismissal of the case is the

A)motion to dismiss.
B)motion for directed verdict.
C)motion for continuance.
D)Giglio motion.

Question 5

The term used to describe the process of asking a witness questions about a piece of evidence to show the relevance of the evidence to an issue in the case is called

A)building up the evidence.
B)checking the sources.
C)laying the foundation.
D)case-in-chief.

Question 6

As a general rule,the government has twice as many strikes as does the defendant.

Question 7

Once the trial is over,the jurors are free to discuss the case with anyone.

Question 8

When a panel member is removed from the jury selection process because he or she has some legally recognized bias against the defendant,this is called

A)peremptory challenge.
B)challenge for cause.
C)alternate juror.
D)jury tampering.

Question 9

When evidence has been "admitted," this means

A)that it goes to proving the defendant's guilt.
B)that it cannot be used by either party during the trial.
C)that it vouches for the credibility of the witness.
D)that the jury may see it.

Question 10

Another term for jury selection is

A)grand jury.
B)respondeat superior.
C)voir dire.
D)case-in-chief.

Question 11

Peremptory challenges allow attorneys to remove people from the panel for any reason,except a discriminatory one.

Question 12

Normally,the jury is not given a written copy of the jury instructions.

Question 13

When the jury reaches its conclusion,this is called the sentence.

Question 14

When the attorneys address the jury at the beginning of the trial and discuss what the evidence will show,this is called the

A)opening statement.
B)opening argument.
C)closing statement.
D)closing argument.

Question 15

The name for the process of challenging the government's (and the defendant's)use of jury strikes in a racially based manner and named for the U.S.Supreme Court case where the principle was developed is

A)a Miller challenge.
B)a Brandeis challenge.
C)a Peremptory challenge.
D)a Batson challenge.

Question 16

Jury sequestration is common in most trials.

Question 17

During closing arguments,the attorney can argue unreasonable or illogical conclusions about what the evidence shows.

Question 18

Before the jurors retire to deliberate,the bailiff will instruct them what the law of the case is.

Question 19

Which of the following will automatically disqualify someone from jury service in a particular case?

A)Acquaintance with any of the parties
B)Prior felony conviction
C)Misdemeanor conviction
D)All of the above