American government Quiz#3

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charlote Q.

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Who is referred to as the defendant in a trial?
A person being tried for a crime
What is the role of a bailiff in a courtroom?
The officer who provides security in a courtroom
What constitutes a felony?
Any serious crime for which a defendant may receive a prison sentence
How is a misdemeanor defined?
A less serious crime for which the punishment may be a fine or a brief amount of time in jail
What is bail?
An amount of money paid to guarantee a defendant’s appearance in court
What does a subpoena require?
An order to appear before a grand jury or court to answer questions
Who is the prosecutor in a trial?
The attorney who represents the state or government during a trial
What is the process of voidir?
The process of selecting jurors for a trial
What is a docket?
The list of upcoming court cases
What is the function of a grand jury?
The panel of jurors that decides if there is enough evidence to have a trial
What is an indictment?
A document, handed down by a grand jury, that clears the way for a trial
What is a petite jury?
The panel of jurors that decides the outcome of a trial
What does a court reporter do?
The court officer who keeps a precise written record of the trial
What is deliberation in a trial?
The process of determining the verdict in a trial
What does an acquittal signify?
The determination that the defendant is not guilty
Who is considered a witness in a trial?
A person who testifies in a trial
What is the bench in a courtroom?
The raised platform and podium where a judge sits
What is a sidebar?
A conversation between the attorneys and the judge that occurs out of earshot of others
What is a verdict?
The outcome of a trial
What does a conviction mean?
The determination that the defendant is guilty
What is a hung jury?
This can occur if the members of a jury are unable to reach a unanimous decision
What is a public defender?
An attorney appointed by the court for a defendant who cannot afford to hire legal counsel
What is a recess in court?
A period when court is not in session
What is an arraignment?
The formal reading of charges against a defendant
What is testimony in a trial?
Information given by a witness in a trial