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What is the definition of an appeal in a criminal court case?

A
An appeal is a request for the verdict to be reconsidered.
B
An appeal is the decision about the proper punishment.
C
An appeal is the decision that states “guilty” or “not guilty.”
D
An appeal is a request for a new judge to oversee the trial.
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In a criminal trial, when do the lawyers present final summaries of their cases?

A
during jury selection
B
during jury deliberation
C
during closing statements
D
during opening statements
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In a criminal court case, a deadlocked jury results in

A
an appeal.
B
a mistrial.
C
a sentence.
D
a verdict.
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What is the definition of the verdict in a criminal court case?

A
The verdict is a request for a decision to be reconsidered.
B
The verdict is the decision about the proper punishment.
C
The verdict is the decision that states “guilty” or “not guilty.”
D
The verdict is how a group is chosen to make a decision in a trial.
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Before jurors discuss a criminal case, the judge

A
provides them with a list of instructions.
B
explains which punishment fits best.
C
chooses a foreperson.
D
gives an opinion of the case.
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What happens during sentencing in a criminal court case?

A
The lawyers summarize the facts and explain what they intend to prove.
B
The judge and the lawyers ask questions to see if the jurors are impartial.
C
The jurors discuss the case and decide if the defendant is guilty or not guilty.
D
The judge decides the proper punishment based on the verdict from the trial.
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After a mistrial, a criminal court case often

A
results in a second trial to reach a verdict.
B
leads to a request for reconsideration.
C
results in a sentence from the judge.
D
leads to summaries from lawyers.
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Read the text of an amendment from the US Constitution.In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the assistance of counsel for his defense.

A
the First Amendment
B
the Second Amendment
C
the Fifth Amendment
D
the Sixth Amendment
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Who is the defendant in a criminal court case?

A
the person who has been accused of a crime
B
the person who represents the government
C
the person who helps to decide the verdict
D
the person who makes sure the trial is fair

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