GLOSSARY OF LEGAL TERMS TEST
Refer to and study the Glossary of Legal Terms in your Mock Trial materials. (Developed and shared by Karen Purdy, Mock Trial Teacher Coach, Idabel High School)

TEST 1 acquit action adjudicate adversary system affidavit allegation answer appeal appellant appellate court appellee TEST 2 arraignment attorney at law attorney of record autopsy bail bailiff burden of proof case chambers civil law closing argument TEST 3 complaint conviction coroner counsel court crime criminal action criminal law cross examination damages default

TEST 4 defendant demurrer direct examination due process of law evidence exhibit Federal Rules of Evidence felony indictment information injunction TEST 5 invoke the rule judgment N.O.V. judge judgment jurisdiction jury (grand) jury (petit) jury trial law litigant litigation TEST 6 misdemeanor motion in limine oath objection opening statement opinion\opinion parties plaintiff plea pleadings prosecution

TEST 7 public trial recross examination redirect examination remand reverse sentence session speedy trial statute subpoena summons TEST 8 sustain term testimony transcript trial verdict voir dire witness witness examination wrongful death

MOCK TRIAL VOCABULARY TEST 1

Name______________________________ Date_________________ Period________

Directions: In the space provided, write the letter which represents the definition that best matches each numbered term. _____ 1. acquit _____ 2. action _____ 3. adjudicate _____ 4. adversary system _____ 5. affidavit _____ 6. allegation +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ A. To find a criminal defendant not guilty of the charges against him or her. B. To decide or settle something in a legal setting. C. The party against whom the appeal is taken. D. The party appealing a judgment or decision. E. A dispute taken to court for