At the beginning of the trial both lawyers make ____, which tell the jury what the crucial facts are and how they will prove those facts to support their position.
A) opening statements
B) closing statements
C) pre-trial statements
D) voir dire statements
E) state decisis statements

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Opening statements are made by both lawyers at the beginning of a trial. It is a statement that outlines the crucial facts and how they plan to prove those facts to support their position. The other options listed do not accurately describe the statements made at the beginning of a trial.

At the Beginning of the Trial Both Lawyers Make ____