Legal Action Vocabulary

Who is the person accused of committing a crime in a court of law? A) PLAINTIFF B) JURY C) JUDGE D) DEFENDANT

TRUE OR FALSE: The plaintiff is the person who brings the complaint to court.

Which person makes sure the trial is fair and follows the law? A) JURY B) SECURITY GUARD C) JUDGE D) POLICE

The place where legal trials and cases are held is called the __________. A) JAIL B) COURTROOM C) POLICE STATION D) TV STUDIO

What do we call the final decision given by the judge or jury? A) SENTENCE B) VEREDICT C) CASE D) TRIAL

The situation or dispute that is brought to court is called a __________. A) PLAINTIFF B) VEREDICT C) CASE D) SENTENCE

Which word means the legal process where evidence is shown and a decision is made? A) CASE B) TRIAL C) VEREDICT D) WITNESS