The defendant __________ charged with a grave crime by the prosecution.
is charging
has charged
was charged
A person who hears cases and delivers a verdict together with other jurors is called a ___.
bailiff
juror
clerk of the court
The evidence __________ presented to the jury during the trial.
was presented
presented
were presenting
Which court hears appeals from lower courts?
Magistrates' court
Appellate court
Small-claims court
The suspect __________ held in custody before the arraignment.
had held
is being hold
was held
What is an 'indictment'?
A verdict of not guilty delivered by a jury
A formal document charging someone with a crime
A financial penalty imposed by the court
The accused __________ sentenced to five years in prison.
was sentenced
has been sentencing
sentenced
What does 'approach the bench' mean in a courtroom?
To walk towards the judge to speak privately
To take an oath before testifying
To leave the courtroom during a recess
The case __________ tried in a criminal court last month.
is tried
tried
was tried
Which term describes a trial that is declared invalid and must be repeated?
Pre-trial hearing
Arraignment
Mistrial
The witnesses __________ placed under oath before they gave their testimony.
placed
were placed
have placed
What is a 'tribunal'?
A court that handles only juvenile cases
A body with authority to judge and settle disputes in a specific area
The highest court in a country's judicial system
The offender __________ fined for a petty crime.
was fined
has fined
fined
What phrase is called out when a judge enters the courtroom?
'Under oath'
'Your Honor'
'All rise'
An ________ court hears cases on appeal from lower courts and can reverse or uphold the original verdict.
appellate
juvenile
moot
The ________ is responsible for maintaining order in the courtroom, announcing the judge, and guarding the jury.
court reporter
clerk of the court
bailiff
The suspect ________ with armed robbery after new evidence was found.
was charged
charged
is charging
What is the difference between a 'petty crime' and a 'grave crime'?
A petty crime is minor; a grave crime is serious
A petty crime involves property; a grave crime involves people
There is no legal difference
The ________ is the court of highest authority in a country, whose decisions are final and binding on all lower courts.
district court
Supreme Court
magistrates' court
A person who gives testimony in court must do so ________, meaning they swear to tell the truth.
under oath
at the bench
in custody
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