Rights and Liberties (6th Amendment)

Question 1

Criminal Courts

Answer 1

Judicial bodies responsible for hearing and deciding criminal cases.

Question 2

Adjudication

Answer 2

The legal process of resolving a dispute or determining guilt or innocence.

Question 3

Arraignment

Answer 3

Formal reading of charges and entry of a plea in front of a judge.

Question 4

Guilty Plea

Answer 4

Defendant’s admission of guilt to the charges, waiving the right to a trial.

Question 5

Not Guilty Plea

Answer 5

Defendant’s denial of guilt, leading to a trial to determine innocence or guilt.

Question 6

Bond Order (Bail)

Answer 6

Court-ordered financial security allowing a defendant’s release from custody pending trial.

Question 7

Plea Bargains

Answer 7

Negotiated agreements between the prosecution and defense, often involving a reduced charge or sentence.

Question 8

Burden of Proof

Answer 8

The responsibility to present evidence and prove the case, usually borne by the prosecution.

Question 9

Beyond a Reasonable Doubt

Answer 9

The high standard of proof required for a criminal conviction.

Question 10

Jury Trial

Answer 10

A trial in which a group of citizens determines the verdict based on evidence presented.

Question 11

Bench Trial

Answer 11

A trial in which a judge, rather than a jury, decides the verdict.

Question 12

Acquittal

Answer 12

A judgment of not guilty, resulting in the defendant’s exoneration.

Question 13

Conviction

Answer 13

A judgment of guilt after a trial or plea.

Question 14

Sentencing

Answer 14

The determination of the punishment for a convicted defendant.

Question 15

Appeals

Answer 15

Requests for a higher court to review and possibly change a lower court’s decision.

Question 16

Corrections

Answer 16

The system of managing individuals convicted of crimes, including prisons and probation.

Question 17

Mass Incarceration

Answer 17

The substantial number of individuals in prison, often due to harsh sentencing policies.

Question 18

Mandatory Minimum Sentences

Answer 18

Legally mandated minimum prison terms for certain offenses, limiting judicial discretion

Question 19

Non-Violent Crimes

Answer 19

Offenses that do not involve the use of force or the threat of force against others.

Question 20

Right to a Speedy and Public Trial

Answer 20

The right of the accused to a timely and public court proceeding.

Question 21

Right to Confront Witnesses

Answer 21

The right of the accused to cross-examine and challenge witnesses against them.

Question 22

Right to Counsel (an Attorney)

Answer 22

The right of the accused to have legal representation during criminal proceedings.

Question 23

Right to an Impartial Jury

Answer 23

The right of the accused to be judged by a fair and unbiased jury.