chapter 6

Question 1

adversarial system

Answer 1

the system of law in which two or more opposing side’s present their case in court

Question 2

crown attorney

Answer 2

the lawyer who prosecuted on behalf of the gov and society

Question 3

defends counsel

Answer 3

the legal representative of an accused

Question 4

court clerk

Answer 4

a person who keeps records and files and processes documents for a court

Question 5

court recorder

Answer 5

a person who documents court proceedings

Question 6

empaneling

Answer 6

the selection of jury

Question 7

jury panel

Answer 7

a large group of citizens for possible inclusion on a jury

Question 8

challenge for cause

Answer 8

to screen out potential biases in juries

Question 9

peremptory challenge

Answer 9

lawyers can remove a potential juror from a trial without having to give a reason.

Question 10

oath

Answer 10

a solemn promise or statement that something is true

Question 11

sequester

Answer 11

to keep the jury together and isolated until it reaches a verdict

Question 12

verdict

Answer 12

the final formal decision of a trial

Question 13

arraignment

Answer 13

the charge read to the accused and the plea entered

Question 14

direct evidence

Answer 14

information given by an eyewitness about the event in question

Question 15

circumstantial evidence

Answer 15

indirect evidence not based on personal knowledge

Question 16

examination in chief

Answer 16

the questions a lawyer ask their own witness in court

Question 17

leading question

Answer 17

a question that contains the desired answer

Question 18

directed verdict

Answer 18

judge withdraws from the case because they find the accused not guilty because the crown has not proven its case

Question 19

subpoena

Answer 19

a court document ordering a person to appear in court

Question 20

perjury

Answer 20

the act of knowingly giving false evidence in a judicial proceeding

Question 21

credibility

Answer 21

the fact of being believable or reliable

Question 22

voir dire

Answer 22

a type of mini trial held within an actual trial to decide if certain evidence is admissible

Question 23

self - incrimination

Answer 23

the act of implicating oneself in a crime

Question 24

privileged communication

Answer 24

confidential communication that cannot be disclosed

Question 25

hearsay evidence

Answer 25

information not coming from direct person knowledge of the witness

Question 26

character evidence

Answer 26

information indicating the likelihood of an accused committing or not committing the crime

Question 27

inculpatory

Answer 27

demonstrating guilt

Question 28

exculpatory

Answer 28

clearing the defendant of guilt

Question 29

charge to the jury

Answer 29

the judge’s instructions to the jury at the end of the trial

Question 30

hung jury

Answer 30

a jury that is unable to reach a verdict