Legal Procedures and Courtroom Processes Quiz

Judges interpret and apply the law to ensure fair proceedings.

It provides an overview of the case to the jury or judge.

Bailiffs ensure order and security in the courtroom.

A plea bargain allows defendants to negotiate with prosecutors to resolve a case without a trial.

Jury selection typically happens before the actual trial during pretrial proceedings.

Motions are formal requests made to the court for a specific action or decision.

The Supreme Court is the highest judicial authority in the US.

A verdict is the formal decision made by a jury based on evidence presented.

Cross-examination aims to test the credibility and reliability of witnesses.

Civil cases involve disputes between individuals or organizations, while criminal cases involve violations of laws.

Court reporters transcribe spoken or recorded speech into written form.

A complaint is the initial pleading filed by a plaintiff in a civil action.

A subpoena compels an individual to provide testimony or evidence in court.

An objection is a formal challenge raised by an attorney regarding the admissibility of evidence or legal procedure.

Res judicata prevents parties from re-litigating issues already decided by a court.

The insanity defense argues that the defendant should not be held criminally responsible due to mental illness or incapacity.

Respondeat superior makes employers responsible for the actions of their employees performed within their job duties.