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MagistrateArraignmentFinal appearanceSecondary hearing

A
Magistrate
B
Arraignment
C
Final appearance
D
Secondary hearing
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How are members of juries chosen for criminal trials?

A
by e-mail
B
by summons
C
on a volunteer basis
D
over the telephone
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Which statement describes a plea of no contest in a criminal case?

A
The suspect claims he or she did not commit the crime and wants the case to go to a trial.
B
The suspect claims he or she did commit the crime and does not want the case to go to trial.
C
The suspect does not admit guilt, but does not wish to fight the charges and does not want a trial.
D
The suspect does not understand the charges and wants a trial to better understand the accusation.
4

What happens if a court overturns a verdict during the appeals phase?

A
The suspect faces imprisonment for the crime.
B
The case must be tried again in a brand-new trial.
C
The jury must return to court to reach a new verdict.
D
The suspect is no longer considered guilty of the crime.
5

tortminor crimecapital crimemisdemeanor

A
tort
B
minor crime
C
capital crime
D
misdemeanor
6

If a suspect admits to committing a crime and does not want a trial, he or she files a

A
guilty plea.
B
not guilty plea.
C
contest plea.
D
no contest plea.
7

What happens during deliberation in a criminal trial?

A
The judge chooses a punishment that fits the crime.
B
Lawyers on each side call on experts and witnesses.
C
A court reviews the case to check for any legal errors.
D
Jury members decide if the defendant is guilty or innocent.
8

Which are possible punishments in a civil court case?

A
paying for damages or following court orders
B
paying fines or following court orders
C
doing time in prison or paying fines
D
serving time in prison or being put to death
9

What is the difference between criminal law and civil law?

A
Criminal law protects society from wrongdoers, while civil law settles private disputes.
B
Criminal law addresses arguments, while civil law protects people from dangerous situations.
C
Criminal law punishes people who commit serious crimes, while civil law punishes people who commit minor crimes.
D
Criminal law focuses on disagreements between individuals, while civil law focuses on disagreements between organizations.
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In a criminal trial, at which stage do witnesses testify?

A
during verdicts
B
during deliberation
C
during jury selection
D
during presentation of evidence

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