Question 1

After the defense closes its case, the prosecution is permitted to bring new evidence forward that was not used during its initial presentation to the jury. This is called the ______stage of the trial.

Accepted Answer

The rebuttal stage allows the prosecution to present new evidence or witnesses to counter the defense's case after the defense has closed its case.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT one of the possible affirmative defenses used in a defendant's case?

Accepted Answer

Hearsay is not an affirmative defense; it is a rule of evidence regarding the admissibility of statements made outside of court.

Question 3

What is the formal decision rendered by the jury?

Accepted Answer

A verdict is the formal decision or finding made by a jury, reported to the court, on matters or questions submitted to the jury for deliberation.

Question 4

A(n)______ witness is one who can truthfully and accurately testify on a fact in question without having specialized training or knowledge.

Accepted Answer

A witness who does not have specialized training or knowledge would be considered a lay witness. Choice A (expert) would refer to someone with specialized knowledge in a particular field. Choice C (specialized) and D (technical) both imply some level of specialized knowledge or training.

Question 5

The_______are made by each side's attorney after the cases for the plaintiff and defendant have been presented.

Accepted Answer

Closing arguments are made by each side's attorney after the cases for the plaintiff and defendant have been presented. Charges are the formal accusations brought against a defendant in a criminal case. Opening statements are made by attorneys at the beginning of a trial to provide an overview of their case. Rebuttals are arguments made in response to the opposing side's argument.

Question 6

Evidence witnessed by the person giving the testimony is:

Accepted Answer

Direct evidence is testimony about events that the witness personally saw or experienced, making it the most reliable form of evidence. Real evidence refers to physical objects or tangible things, while circumstantial evidence relies on inferences and indirect evidence. Hearsay is information that is relayed by a third party and is typically not admissible in court.

Question 7

What type of evidence tends to prove or disprove a fact in question?

Accepted Answer

Relevant evidence is any evidence that tends to prove or disprove a fact in question, making it pertinent to the case.

Question 8

The rules of evidence state that expert witnesses may base their testimony on three types of information. Which of the following is NOT one of those types of information?

Accepted Answer

Expert witnesses may base their testimony on personal knowledge, material presented at trial, and secondhand information, but not on opinions about the defendant.

Question 9

In the case of _______, the Supreme Court held that a defendant's decision not to testify during the trial cannot be held against him or her.

Accepted Answer

In Adamson v. California, the Supreme Court ruled that the defendant's decision not to testify cannot be used against them because it would violate their Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination.

Question 10

Which type of defense used in a defendant's case includes the submission of evidence showing that the accused was not at or near the scene of the crime at the time the crime was committed?

Accepted Answer

An alibi defense involves providing evidence that the defendant was elsewhere when the crime occurred, thus proving they could not have committed the crime.

Question 11

Which type of challenge is one used to exclude potential jurors from serving on the jury without any supporting reason or cause being provided by the attorney?

Accepted Answer

A peremptory challenge allows attorneys to exclude potential jurors without providing a reason.

Question 12

The examination of a witness by the attorney who calls the witness to the stand to testify is called:

Accepted Answer

Direct examination is the examination of a witness by the attorney who called the witness to the stand to testify. Cross-examination is the questioning of a witness by the opposing attorney, rebuttal examination is the questioning of a witness by the calling attorney after the opposing attorney's cross-examination, and surrebuttal examination is the questioning of a witness by the opposing attorney after the rebuttal examination.

Question 13

In _______, the Supreme Court held that jurors may not be excluded based on their race.

Accepted Answer

In Batson v. Kentucky, the Supreme Court ruled that excluding jurors based on race violates the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment.

Question 14

The preliminary questions that the trial attorneys ask prospective jurors to determine whether they are biased or have any connection with the defendant or witness is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

Voir dire is the process where trial attorneys question prospective jurors to assess any biases or connections to the case.

Question 15

What type of challenge is one in which the attorney states the reason why a prospective juror should not be included on the jury?

Accepted Answer

A challenge for cause is when an attorney provides a specific reason why a prospective juror should not be included on the jury, such as bias or a conflict of interest.

Question 16

Which Amendment states that no person "shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself"?

Accepted Answer

The Fifth Amendment states that no person "shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself."

Question 17

A(n) ____jury is one in which the jury members are so irreconcilably divided in their opinions that they cannot reach a verdict.

Accepted Answer

A hung jury is one where the jurors are unable to come to a unanimous decision, resulting in a mistrial. Decided means the opposite of this, indicating that the jury has come to a verdict. Sequestered refers to the isolation of jurors from the outside world during a trial. Unanimous means all jurors are in agreement, which is not the case with a hung jury.

Question 18

Which of the following is true regarding the concept of double jeopardy?

Accepted Answer

The concept of double jeopardy guarantees that once a defendant has been acquitted of a criminal charge, they cannot be tried again for that same offense in the same jurisdiction. This protection can be found in the Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. Option A is incorrect because the prosecution cannot appeal a not guilty verdict, as it would be a violation of the protection against double jeopardy. Option C is incorrect because there is no specific limit on the number of times a defendant can be retried for the same offense. Option D is incorrect because the protection against double jeopardy is actually found in the Fifth Amendment.

Question 19

What is the burden of proof in a criminal trial?

Accepted Answer

In a criminal trial, the burden of proof is "beyond a reasonable doubt," which is the highest standard of proof required to convict a defendant.

Question 20

Which amendment contains the "confrontation clause," or the right to cross­examine witnesses?

Accepted Answer

The Sixth Amendment contains the "confrontation clause," which gives defendants the right to confront and cross-examine witnesses against them in a criminal trial.

Quiz 8: Pretrial Procedures and the Criminal Trial

After the defense closes its case, the prosecution is permitted to bring new evidence forward that was not used during its initial presentation to the jury. This is called the ______stage of the trial.

Which of the following is NOT one of the possible affirmative defenses used in a defendant's case?

What is the formal decision rendered by the jury?

A(n) ______ witness is one who can truthfully and accurately testify on a fact in question without having specialized training or knowledge.

The_______are made by each side's attorney after the cases for the plaintiff and defendant have been presented.

Evidence witnessed by the person giving the testimony is:

What type of evidence tends to prove or disprove a fact in question?

The rules of evidence state that expert witnesses may base their testimony on three types of information. Which of the following is NOT one of those types of information?

In the case of _______, the Supreme Court held that a defendant's decision not to testify during the trial cannot be held against him or her.

Which type of defense used in a defendant's case includes the submission of evidence showing that the accused was not at or near the scene of the crime at the time the crime was committed?

Which type of challenge is one used to exclude potential jurors from serving on the jury without any supporting reason or cause being provided by the attorney?

The examination of a witness by the attorney who calls the witness to the stand to testify is called:

In _______, the Supreme Court held that jurors may not be excluded based on their race.

The preliminary questions that the trial attorneys ask prospective jurors to determine whether they are biased or have any connection with the defendant or witness is referred to as:

What type of challenge is one in which the attorney states the reason why a prospective juror should not be included on the jury?

Which Amendment states that no person "shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself"?

A(n) ____jury is one in which the jury members are so irreconcilably divided in their opinions that they cannot reach a verdict.

Which of the following is true regarding the concept of double jeopardy?

What is the burden of proof in a criminal trial?

Which amendment contains the "confrontation clause," or the right to crossexamine witnesses?

Quiz 8: Pretrial Procedures and the Criminal Trial

After the defense closes its case, the prosecution is permitted to bring new evidence forward that was not used during its initial presentation to the jury. This is called the ______stage of the trial.

Which of the following is NOT one of the possible affirmative defenses used in a defendant's case?

What is the formal decision rendered by the jury?

A(n) ______ witness is one who can truthfully and accurately testify on a fact in question without having specialized training or knowledge.

The_______are made by each side's attorney after the cases for the plaintiff and defendant have been presented.

Evidence witnessed by the person giving the testimony is:

What type of evidence tends to prove or disprove a fact in question?

The rules of evidence state that expert witnesses may base their testimony on three types of information. Which of the following is NOT one of those types of information?

In the case of _______, the Supreme Court held that a defendant's decision not to testify during the trial cannot be held against him or her.

Which type of defense used in a defendant's case includes the submission of evidence showing that the accused was not at or near the scene of the crime at the time the crime was committed?

Which type of challenge is one used to exclude potential jurors from serving on the jury without any supporting reason or cause being provided by the attorney?

The examination of a witness by the attorney who calls the witness to the stand to testify is called:

In _______, the Supreme Court held that jurors may not be excluded based on their race.

The preliminary questions that the trial attorneys ask prospective jurors to determine whether they are biased or have any connection with the defendant or witness is referred to as:

What type of challenge is one in which the attorney states the reason why a prospective juror should not be included on the jury?

Which Amendment states that no person "shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself"?

A(n) ____jury is one in which the jury members are so irreconcilably divided in their opinions that they cannot reach a verdict.

Which of the following is true regarding the concept of double jeopardy?

What is the burden of proof in a criminal trial?

Which amendment contains the "confrontation clause," or the right to cross­examine witnesses?

Which amendment contains the "confrontation clause," or the right to crossexamine witnesses?