Question 1

The number of peremptory challenges an attorney may exercise is:

Accepted Answer

Peremptory challenges are limited by the court, which sets a specific number that can be used by each side during jury selection.

Question 2

Prospective juror selection is usually:

Accepted Answer

Prospective juror selection is typically done randomly from a pool of eligible citizens to ensure a fair and impartial jury.

Question 3

The main purpose of voir dire is to:

Accepted Answer

Voir dire is a process used to question prospective jurors to uncover any biases or preconceived notions that may affect their impartiality in a trial.

Question 4

Trial lawyers often gauge whether a juror will be sympathetic to their clients based on:

Accepted Answer

Trial lawyers often rely on gut reactions and stereotypes about marital status and race to assess potential jurors' sympathies, despite the lack of scientific basis for these methods.

Question 5

Paralegal Cathy is preparing digital images for use in court.To enhance the effectiveness of her presentation, Cathy can:

Accepted Answer

All the options (highlighting, zooming, and inserting arrows) can enhance the effectiveness of a presentation by drawing attention to important details in the images.

Question 6

When a trial is in court, a paralegal will be responsible for which of the following tasks?

Accepted Answer

A paralegal is responsible for all of these tasks during a trial in court. They work closely with the attorney to ensure that all necessary documents and materials are prepared and organized for each day of the trial. They also make sure that the attorney has everything they need during the proceedings and that all materials are properly stored and ready for the next day.

Question 7

A is a motion requesting that certain evidence, such as prejudicial, irrelevant, or legally inadmissible evidence, not be brought out during trial.

Accepted Answer

A Motion in limine is a pretrial motion requesting that certain evidence be deemed inadmissible and not be presented during the trial due to its prejudicial, irrelevant, or otherwise inadmissible nature.

Question 8

Before a trial begins, the attorneys usually meet with the trial judge to explore the possibility of resolving the case and, if a settlement is not possible, to determine how the trial will be conducted.This meeting is called a(n):

Accepted Answer

A pretrial conference is a meeting between the attorneys and the judge to discuss the possibility of settlement and plan the trial proceedings if settlement is not reached.

Question 9

Which of the following is a type of challenge available to an attorney during voir dire?

Accepted Answer

During voir dire, attorneys can use a challenge for cause to dismiss a juror for a specific reason, such as bias, and a peremptory challenge to dismiss a juror without stating a reason. An ethical challenge is not a recognized type of challenge in this context.

Question 10

A voir dire challenge to exclude a potential juror without giving any supporting reason or cause is called:

Accepted Answer

A peremptory challenge allows attorneys to exclude potential jurors without providing a reason, unlike a challenge for cause which requires a specific reason.

Question 11

Juries for cases involving civil matters:

Accepted Answer

In civil cases, juries can be smaller than in criminal cases, often consisting of as few as 6 jurors, depending on the jurisdiction. There is no requirement for an equal number of male and female jurors.

Question 12

A motion in limine is:

Accepted Answer

A motion in limine is a pretrial motion requesting that certain evidence be deemed inadmissible and excluded from being presented during the trial.

Question 13

Original documents should not be kept in a trial notebook because:

Accepted Answer

Original documents should not be kept in a trial notebook because they might be misplaced and lost, and people in the office may need access to them while the notebook is in court.

Question 14

During voir dire, an attorney can exercise challenges for cause.

Accepted Answer

An attorney can exercise an unlimited number of challenges for cause during voir dire if they can demonstrate that a prospective juror cannot be impartial or fair.

Question 15

An attorney's objection during voir dire to the inclusion of a particular person on the jury is called:

Accepted Answer

An attorney's objection to a potential juror during voir dire is called a "challenge," which can be either a challenge for cause or a peremptory challenge.

Question 16

A trial notebook should contain:

Accepted Answer

The answer of A trial notebook should contain:
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Question 17

A(n) is a voir dire challenge for which an attorney states the reason a prospective juror should not be included in the jury.

Accepted Answer

Challenge for cause is a voir dire challenge for which an attorney states the reason a prospective juror should not be included in the jury.

Question 18

Which of the following is true of peremptory challenges?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is true of...

Question 19

Which of the following statements is true regarding the selection of a jury?

Accepted Answer

The court usually seats several alternate jurors to ensure that there are enough jurors to continue the trial in case any are dismissed or excused.

Question 20

A pretrial conference is:

Accepted Answer

A pretrial conference can involve clarifying issues, scheduling trial-related events, and discussing settlement options, making all choices correct.

Quiz 11: Trial Procedures