Court Quiz

The Court Quiz is for everybody. How much do you know about court? Try it and see how well you do!

1. Who gives support and information about court to victims and witnesses who will be testifying?   Parents and friends   Judge   Court secretary   Victim/Witness Assistance Program   2. Who records everything that is said in the courtroom?   The witness   The court reporter   The judge   The court secretary   3. If the lawyer asks a question the witness does not understand, the witness should . . .   Ask for a recess   Say, "I don't understand the question"   Make up the answer so as not to appear stupid   Pretend not to hear the question   4. What should the witness do when asked an embarrassing question?   Tell the lawyer that you are too embarrassed to answer the question   Refuse to answer the question   Tell the court what happened even if it is difficult and embarrassing   Shrug your shoulders   5. During cross-examination the witness should . . .   Make sure the question is understood before answering   Answer the question truthfully   Answer only the questions that are asked   All of the above   6. What does the term "Crown" mean in a court of law?   One of the symbols on the Canadian Coat of Arms   The tiara worn by the Queen in her portraits   The lawyer representing the public   The judge's seating area   7. A victim of a crime can describe how the crime has affected their life by . . .   Writing a Victim Impact Statement   Calling the judge at home   Holding a press conference   Making a website   8. Why do people in the courtroom have to stand when the judge enters and exits the courtroom?   The judge is able to see everyone better   It is an outdated ritual that we haven't done away with yet   It shows respect for the position of the judge   9. The accused can not be forced to testify because . . .   The defence lawyer is paid to testify for the accused person   The law says an accused person cannot be forced to testify against him or herself   The accused must be silent during the trial   Their testimony would interfere with the investigation   10. What is the role of a defence lawyer?   To test the evidence, to try to show that the evidence isn't strong enough to support a conviction   To defend everyone involved in the trial   To defend society by making sure criminals are brought to justice   To defend victims by proving the accused is guilty