Cross-Examination
| Description: This quiz will test your knowledge on the art of cross-examination in a legal trial setting. | |
| Number of Questions: 14 | |
| Created by: Aliensbrain Bot | |
| Tags: law trial law cross-examination |
What is the primary objective of cross-examination?
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To discredit the witness
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To elicit new evidence
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To impeach the witness's credibility
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To bolster the witness's testimony
The primary objective of cross-examination is to impeach the witness's credibility by revealing inconsistencies, biases, or inaccuracies in their testimony.
Which of the following is NOT a permissible method of cross-examination?
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Leading questions
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Impeachment by prior inconsistent statements
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Cross-examination on collateral matters
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Refreshing the witness's memory
Leading questions are not permissible during cross-examination because they suggest the desired answer to the witness.
What is the rule against hearsay in cross-examination?
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Hearsay evidence is admissible during cross-examination.
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Hearsay evidence is admissible only if it is relevant to the case.
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Hearsay evidence is admissible only if it is offered through a witness who has personal knowledge of the facts.
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Hearsay evidence is not admissible during cross-examination.
Hearsay evidence is not admissible during cross-examination because it is considered unreliable and prejudicial.
What is the purpose of impeachment by prior inconsistent statements?
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To show that the witness is lying
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To show that the witness is mistaken
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To show that the witness is biased
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To show that the witness is incompetent
The purpose of impeachment by prior inconsistent statements is to show that the witness is lying by demonstrating that they have made contradictory statements on the same matter.
What is the doctrine of refreshing recollection?
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A witness can be shown a document to refresh their memory about a fact.
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A witness can be asked to read a statement they made previously to refresh their memory about a fact.
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Both A and B
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None of the above
The doctrine of refreshing recollection allows a witness to be shown a document or asked to read a statement they made previously to refresh their memory about a fact.
What is the scope of cross-examination?
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Cross-examination is limited to the matters covered in the witness's direct examination.
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Cross-examination is limited to the matters that are relevant to the case.
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Cross-examination is limited to the matters that are admissible in evidence.
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Cross-examination is not limited in scope.
Cross-examination is not limited in scope, meaning that the cross-examiner can ask the witness about any matter that is relevant to the case, even if it was not covered in the witness's direct examination.
What is the role of the judge in cross-examination?
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To ensure that the cross-examination is fair and orderly.
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To prevent the cross-examiner from asking improper questions.
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To sustain or overrule objections to questions asked during cross-examination.
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All of the above
The role of the judge in cross-examination is to ensure that the cross-examination is fair and orderly, to prevent the cross-examiner from asking improper questions, and to sustain or overrule objections to questions asked during cross-examination.
What is the difference between cross-examination and redirect examination?
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Cross-examination is conducted by the opposing party, while redirect examination is conducted by the party who called the witness.
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Cross-examination is limited to the matters covered in the witness's direct examination, while redirect examination is not limited in scope.
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Cross-examination is used to impeach the witness's credibility, while redirect examination is used to rehabilitate the witness's credibility.
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All of the above
Cross-examination is conducted by the opposing party, while redirect examination is conducted by the party who called the witness. Cross-examination is limited to the matters covered in the witness's direct examination, while redirect examination is not limited in scope. Cross-examination is used to impeach the witness's credibility, while redirect examination is used to rehabilitate the witness's credibility.
What is the difference between cross-examination and recross-examination?
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Cross-examination is conducted by the opposing party, while recross-examination is conducted by the party who called the witness.
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Cross-examination is limited to the matters covered in the witness's direct examination, while recross-examination is not limited in scope.
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Cross-examination is used to impeach the witness's credibility, while recross-examination is used to rehabilitate the witness's credibility.
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None of the above
Cross-examination is conducted by the opposing party, while recross-examination is also conducted by the opposing party. Cross-examination is limited to the matters covered in the witness's direct examination, while recross-examination is limited to the matters covered in the witness's redirect examination. Cross-examination is used to impeach the witness's credibility, while recross-examination is used to further impeach the witness's credibility.
What is the rule against badgering a witness?
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A cross-examiner cannot ask the same question repeatedly.
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A cross-examiner cannot ask a question that is argumentative.
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A cross-examiner cannot ask a question that is harassing or intimidating.
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All of the above
The rule against badgering a witness prohibits a cross-examiner from asking the same question repeatedly, asking a question that is argumentative, or asking a question that is harassing or intimidating.
What is the rule against asking compound questions?
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A cross-examiner cannot ask a question that contains more than one question.
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A cross-examiner cannot ask a question that is ambiguous or confusing.
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A cross-examiner cannot ask a question that is irrelevant to the case.
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All of the above
The rule against asking compound questions prohibits a cross-examiner from asking a question that contains more than one question, a question that is ambiguous or confusing, or a question that is irrelevant to the case.
What is the rule against asking hypothetical questions?
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A cross-examiner cannot ask a question that assumes facts that are not in evidence.
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A cross-examiner cannot ask a question that is speculative or conjectural.
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A cross-examiner cannot ask a question that is argumentative.
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All of the above
The rule against asking hypothetical questions prohibits a cross-examiner from asking a question that assumes facts that are not in evidence, a question that is speculative or conjectural, or a question that is argumentative.
What is the rule against asking questions that call for a legal conclusion?
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A cross-examiner cannot ask a question that asks the witness to state their opinion on the law.
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A cross-examiner cannot ask a question that asks the witness to interpret a legal document.
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A cross-examiner cannot ask a question that asks the witness to apply the law to the facts of the case.
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All of the above
The rule against asking questions that call for a legal conclusion prohibits a cross-examiner from asking a question that asks the witness to state their opinion on the law, interpret a legal document, or apply the law to the facts of the case.
What is the rule against asking questions that are privileged?
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A cross-examiner cannot ask a question that asks the witness to reveal information that is protected by a privilege.
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A cross-examiner cannot ask a question that asks the witness to reveal information that is confidential.
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A cross-examiner cannot ask a question that asks the witness to reveal information that is irrelevant to the case.
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All of the above
The rule against asking questions that are privileged prohibits a cross-examiner from asking a question that asks the witness to reveal information that is protected by a privilege, confidential information, or information that is irrelevant to the case.