Civics- Trial proccess Flashcards
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What is the acronym helped to remember the trial process.
S.O.T.C.I.D.V
What does the acronym stand for
- Selection of a jury (voir dire)
- Opening statement
- Testimony -Evidence
-Witness - Closing argument
- Instructions to jury
- Deliberation
- Verdict
What is a Plaintiff/Prosecutor
The people who bring legal action against people.
Is a plaintiff for a civil or criminal trial
Civil
Is a prosecutor for a civil or criminal trial
Criminal
What is a court clerk
Court officer responsible for giving the oath to jurors and witnesses, court paperwork and physical evidence.
What is a bailiff
Court official who keeps order in the court, calls witnesses, is in charge of and makes sure no one tries to influence the jury.
Court reporter
Court officer who records, word for word, everything that is said as part of the trial.
Voir dire
The process of questioning potential member of a jury for a trial
Contempt of court
Juror ignores the judges/courts rule
Perjury
To lie under oath
Give 3 reasons why a potential juror might not be selected for a jury
- Experience that made them bias
- Knowledge at the case
- Attorney challenge
Who makes the opening statement
Lawyers
What must the prosecutor prove in a criminal trial
That the defendant is guilty
What must the plaintiff prove in a civil trial
That the defendant is responsible for a wrongdoing
Does the defendant need to prove that they are innocent
No
Which side presents first
plaintiff/prosecutor
What is direct examihnations
As each witness testifies, the lawyer representing the plaintiff/prosecution asks questions in what is called direct examination
Cross examination
The defendants lawyer has an opportunity to ask questions.
What items are examples of physical evidence
documents, wagons or photographs
