Verdict
| Description: This quiz will test your knowledge on the concept of Verdict in the legal system. | |
| Number of Questions: 15 | |
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In a criminal trial, what is the role of the jury?
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To determine the guilt or innocence of the defendant
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To determine the sentence if the defendant is found guilty
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To determine the amount of restitution to be paid by the defendant
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To determine the admissibility of evidence
The jury's primary role in a criminal trial is to determine whether the defendant is guilty or innocent of the charges against them.
What is the difference between a verdict of guilty and a verdict of not guilty?
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A verdict of guilty means that the defendant is innocent
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A verdict of not guilty means that the defendant is guilty
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A verdict of guilty means that the defendant is convicted of the crime
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A verdict of not guilty means that the defendant is acquitted of the crime
A verdict of guilty means that the jury has found that the defendant is guilty of the crime beyond a reasonable doubt.
What is a hung jury?
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A jury that cannot reach a unanimous verdict
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A jury that is biased against the defendant
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A jury that is biased in favor of the defendant
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A jury that is unable to understand the evidence
A hung jury is a jury that is unable to reach a unanimous verdict after deliberating for a reasonable period of time.
What is a directed verdict?
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A verdict that is ordered by the judge without the jury deliberating
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A verdict that is reached by the jury after deliberating
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A verdict that is reached by the judge and jury together
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A verdict that is reached by the defendant and the prosecutor
A directed verdict is a verdict that is ordered by the judge without the jury deliberating. This can occur when the judge believes that there is insufficient evidence to support a conviction.
What is a general verdict?
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A verdict that is reached by the jury after deliberating
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A verdict that is reached by the judge without the jury deliberating
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A verdict that is reached by the judge and jury together
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A verdict that is reached by the defendant and the prosecutor
A general verdict is a verdict that is reached by the jury after deliberating. This is the most common type of verdict in criminal trials.
What is a special verdict?
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A verdict that is reached by the jury after deliberating
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A verdict that is reached by the judge without the jury deliberating
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A verdict that is reached by the judge and jury together
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A verdict that is reached by the defendant and the prosecutor
A special verdict is a verdict in which the jury answers specific questions about the facts of the case, but does not reach a general verdict of guilty or not guilty.
What is a unanimous verdict?
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A verdict that is reached by all of the jurors
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A verdict that is reached by a majority of the jurors
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A verdict that is reached by the judge
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A verdict that is reached by the prosecutor
A unanimous verdict is a verdict that is reached by all of the jurors. This is required in most criminal trials.
What is a majority verdict?
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A verdict that is reached by all of the jurors
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A verdict that is reached by a majority of the jurors
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A verdict that is reached by the judge
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A verdict that is reached by the prosecutor
A majority verdict is a verdict that is reached by a majority of the jurors. This is allowed in some civil trials.
What is a non-unanimous verdict?
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A verdict that is reached by all of the jurors
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A verdict that is reached by a majority of the jurors
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A verdict that is reached by the judge
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A verdict that is reached by the prosecutor
A non-unanimous verdict is a verdict that is reached by a majority of the jurors. This is allowed in some civil trials.
What is a directed verdict of acquittal?
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A verdict that is ordered by the judge without the jury deliberating
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A verdict that is reached by the jury after deliberating
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A verdict that is reached by the judge and jury together
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A verdict that is reached by the defendant and the prosecutor
A directed verdict of acquittal is a verdict that is ordered by the judge without the jury deliberating. This can occur when the judge believes that there is insufficient evidence to support a conviction.
What is a judgment notwithstanding the verdict?
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A verdict that is ordered by the judge after the jury has reached a verdict
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A verdict that is reached by the jury after deliberating
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A verdict that is reached by the judge and jury together
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A verdict that is reached by the defendant and the prosecutor
A judgment notwithstanding the verdict is a verdict that is ordered by the judge after the jury has reached a verdict. This can occur when the judge believes that the jury's verdict is not supported by the evidence.
What is a new trial?
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A new trial is a trial that is held after the first trial has ended
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A new trial is a trial that is held before the first trial has ended
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A new trial is a trial that is held after the jury has reached a verdict
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A new trial is a trial that is held before the jury has reached a verdict
A new trial is a trial that is held after the first trial has ended. This can occur when the judge believes that there was an error in the first trial.
What is an appeal?
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An appeal is a request to a higher court to review the decision of a lower court
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An appeal is a request to a lower court to review the decision of a higher court
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An appeal is a request to a court to review the decision of a jury
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An appeal is a request to a court to review the decision of a prosecutor
An appeal is a request to a higher court to review the decision of a lower court. This can occur when the appellant believes that there was an error in the lower court's decision.
What is a writ of certiorari?
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A writ of certiorari is a request to a higher court to review the decision of a lower court
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A writ of certiorari is a request to a lower court to review the decision of a higher court
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A writ of certiorari is a request to a court to review the decision of a jury
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A writ of certiorari is a request to a court to review the decision of a prosecutor
A writ of certiorari is a request to a higher court to review the decision of a lower court. This can occur when the appellant believes that there was an error in the lower court's decision.
What is a writ of habeas corpus?
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A writ of habeas corpus is a request to a court to review the legality of a person's detention
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A writ of habeas corpus is a request to a court to review the legality of a person's conviction
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A writ of habeas corpus is a request to a court to review the legality of a person's sentence
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A writ of habeas corpus is a request to a court to review the legality of a person's execution
A writ of habeas corpus is a request to a court to review the legality of a person's detention. This can occur when the petitioner believes that they are being held illegally.