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