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12 Angry Men Vocabulary Quiz
12 Angry Men Vocabulary Quiz
What does “defense” mean in a criminal trial?
The jury’s leader
The side representing the accused
The witness’s attorney
The government’s legal team
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What does “verdict” mean?
A speech given by the defense attorney
The final decision made by a jury
A written testimony from the witnesses
A summary of the trial
None
What does “deliberate” mean in the context of jurors?
To discuss and decide after careful thought
To speak without preparation
To question a witness
To confess guilt
None
What does “testimony” mean in the courtroom?
An official police document
A statement made by a witness under oath
A report by the judge
A written confession by the defendant
None
What does “prejudice” mean as used in 12 Angry Men?
An unfair judgment formed before knowing all facts
A juror’s duty to the law
A professional disagreement
A legal objection during trial
None
What does “deliberation” refer to in a jury trial?
Presentation of evidence to the court
Discussion and consideration of evidence
Reading of the verdict
The judge’s closing statement
None
What is meant by “due process”?
A private jury discussion
The presentation of evidence
The fair legal procedures guaranteed by law
A retrial granted by a judge
None
What does “alibi” mean?
A lawyer’s argument
A written confession
Proof that a person was elsewhere during the crime
A type of legal objection
None
What is a “hung jury”?
A jury that votes immediately
A jury that cannot reach a unanimous verdict
A jury chosen by the judge
A jury that ends the trial early
None
What is a “prosecutor”?
A person accused of a crime
A lawyer who represents the state against the defendant
A police officer in court
A member of the jury
None
What is meant by “bias”?
A personal inclination that affects judgment
A form of evidence
A formal decision by the court
An argument during deliberation
None
What does “acquittal” mean in legal terms?
A confession from the accused
A decision that the defendant is not guilty
A declaration of guilt
A request for retrial
None
What does “misdemeanor” mean?
A minor criminal offense
A serious felony
An appeal case
A civil dispute
None
What does “exhibit” mean during a trial?
An object or document presented as evidence
A statement made under oath
A lawyer’s closing argument
A written verdict
None
What does “defendant” refer to in the play?
The judge overseeing the trial
The lawyer for the defense
A witness in the case
The person accused of a crime
None
What is the meaning of “oath” in court?
A promise to tell the truth
A judge’s ruling
A jury vote
A statement of guilt
None
What does “cross-examination” mean?
Questioning a witness by the opposing lawyer
Reading back trial notes
Debating between jurors
Examining physical evidence in court
None
What does “cross-section” of society mean in the play?
A group of professional lawyers
A political organization
A collection of witnesses
A diverse group representing different backgrounds
None
What does “testify” mean?
To give evidence under oath
To vote on a verdict
To summarize the trial
To defend someone in court
None
What does “reasonable man” refer to in legal reasoning?
A police officer’s opinion
A hypothetical person of average judgment
A neutral witness
A professional lawyer
None
What does the term “reasonable doubt” mean in the context of the play?
Agreement between all jurors
Complete lack of evidence
A minor misunderstanding of facts
Uncertainty that prevents a juror from convicting
None
What does “foreman” mean in a jury?
The juror who leads discussions and organizes votes
The lawyer for the jury
The first juror chosen
The oldest juror in the group
None
What does “circumstantial evidence” refer to?
Direct witness testimony
Indirect evidence implying a fact
A confession from the defendant
Physical proof found at the crime scene
None
What does “evidence” mean in the play?
Facts or objects presented to prove or disprove something
A judge’s opinion
A summary of events
A confession from the accused
None
What is a “juror”?
A courtroom lawyer
A witness in the trial
A member of a jury who helps decide a verdict
A police investigator
None
What does “jurisdiction” refer to?
The number of jurors allowed in a trial
The location of the crime
The authority of a court to hear a case
The time a trial must last
None
What does “rebuttal” mean in trial dialogue?
A closing statement
A summary of evidence
A counterargument to disprove a claim
A restatement of testimony
None
What does “unanimous” mean in the context of a verdict?
A majority vote
All jurors in agreement
A hung jury
A tied decision
None
What does “unconstitutional” mean?
Not in accordance with the nation’s laws
Accepted by the jury
Part of normal legal practice
Approved by the court
None
What is meant by “reasonable person standard”?
The opinion of the smartest juror
A lawyer’s professional advice
A standard set by the judge
The level of care an ordinary person would use
None
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