Define "trial court."
What does the term "parties" refer to in a legal context?
Who is the "plaintiff" in a court case?
What is the role of the "prosecutor"?
Identify the "defendant" in a trial.
Describe the "adversarial system" of justice.
What is the "inquisitional system" and how does it differ from the adversarial system?
Explain what a "plea bargain" is.
Define "stare decisis" and its importance in the legal system.
What is "voir dire" and why is it conducted?
Describe the process of "removal for cause" in jury selection.
What is a "peremptory challenge"?
Problem 5.2
a. What reasons can you give for excluding from jury service members of the clergy, attorneys, physicians, police officers, and convicted felons? Should everyone be required to serve on juries - give your reasons
5.2
b. If you were a defense attorney questioning jurors at the voir dire in a murder trial, what potential questions would you ask jurors?
5.2
c. For what reasons might an attorney use a peremptory challenge?