Nova Middle Bar Practice Exam

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• Which term represents a document or object produced in court as evidence?
• Which term describes a resolution reached between disputing parties about a legal case?
• The term that describes the body of law dealing with wrongs against society is which?
• If a case involves multiple statutes, what must the prosecution prove?
• Which item is NOT among the listed statute elements?
• What is a Jury?
• Which amendment guarantees the right to a lawyer even if you cannot afford one and a speedy trial?
• Which term means multiple questions asked together?
• What is an Arrest Warrant?
• Who is a defendant?
• Which document provides the rules for how a government should run?
• Which term refers to anything of value that is owned?
• Which term refers to a memorable word or phrase that you repeat throughout the trial?
• In civil cases, the standard of proof used is which of the following?
• Which term describes the act of intentionally causing harm?
• Which statement best describes when you may use a demonstrative aid?
• Which stage is a statute element used in?
• What is a Court Order?
• In Florida, which court handles civil disputes over $15,000 and felonies?
• Which term means 'guilty act'?
• Beyond A Reasonable Doubt is the level of proof required to convict a person of a crime. Reasonable means fair and sensible.
• Terry Schiavo case illustrated what about living wills?
• Which of the following is one of the statute elements?
• Which term means fully aware that harm might be caused?
• What is a Compound Question?
• Living will is defined as which of the following?
• When may you ask a witness for their opinion in testimony?
• Which term describes the act of asking questions of a witness under oath during trial?
• Which statement best defines 'including, but not limited to'?
• Nova Middle Trial Day Procedure requires which step regarding equipment setup?
• Which term describes someone who agrees to a crime as the main criminal or in accessory?
• Which rule prohibits asking jurors to put themselves in the place of the victim before they deliver the verdict that they would wish to receive if they were in that position?
• Which term describes a resolution between disputing parties about a legal case?
• How many things are listed to make a proper objection?
• Which term describes the place where the judge sits?
• Holds criminals who have been sentenced to one year or more.
• What term describes a party who ordered a crime to be committed but did not do it?
• Article II describes the executive branch, which determines who is qualified to be President and how s/he is elected.
• The party who won at trial and is asking the appellate court to keep the trial court's decision is called the...
• What is the primary purpose of candor in testimony?
• Which facility holds inmates waiting for trial and those sentenced to one year or less?
• Which describes aggravated assault or aggravated battery?
• In legal proceedings, a person involved in a lawsuit is called what?
• Which article creates Congress and gives it the power to make laws?
• Nova Middle Trial Day Procedure requires which action regarding appearance?
• Article III describes the judicial branch, which is responsible for interpreting laws.
• Which statement about discovery is true?
• What is a settlement?
• Civil Law deals with which of the following?
• Which describes mediation?
• Which term is defined as a legal group of people sworn to make a decision in a legal case?
• Credibility refers to what?
• Which term best fits a resolution reached between disputing parties about a legal case?
• What is an affidavit?
• What term describes facts which, if proven by the defendant, excuse the defendant's otherwise unlawful conduct?
• Which amendment defines the right to bear arms?
• Which courts handle cases involving federal laws, maritime law, and interstate disputes?
• Burden of Proof refers to which concept?
• What is arbitration?
• In the Jamel Dunn case, what was the legal outcome for the bystander teens under Florida law?
• What does 'Stipulate' mean in a legal context?
• Which description matches Assumes facts not in evidence?
• What do you call the judge's ruling when s/he agrees with an attorney's objection?
• Which amendment prohibits cruel or unusual punishments?
• How many District Courts of Appeal are there in Florida?
• Brittany Maynard case: which statement is accurate?
• What does Precedent refer to in the legal system?
• Ethics define?
• Perjury is defined as what?
• Which article describes the legislative branch that creates Congress and has the power to make laws?
• Which statement best captures the meaning of Bias?
• What is the term for a judge's ruling when the judge does not agree with an attorney's objection?
• What is the Theory of the Case?
• Which term describes harassing the witness to intimidate or trip them up?
• Bias means what?
• What is a Deposition?
• Which actions require permission from the judge?
• What is the term for asking a witness to guess?
• What standard of proof is used in most civil cases?
• Which term describes a person who agrees to a crime as the main criminal or in accessory?
• Which term refers to an agreement reached to resolve a legal matter outside or after negotiations?
• What is Discovery?
• Where should you stand when questioning a witness on cross-examination?
• Which term refers to the freeing of a person accused of a crime due to lack of evidence?
• If a defendant is found liable in a civil case, what does that mean?
• An offense less serious than a felony and which may be punished by a fine or sentence to a local jail for less than one year.
• What is a court reporter?
• Which objection cannot be made when a witness is answering a question about character, veracity, or credibility?
• Which description best defines 'Asked and Answered'?
• Impeach?
• Which statement best describes direct examination?
• Which statement about aggravated assault and aggravated battery is true?
• The final statement of each party's attorney restating the important arguments for the jury is called...
• Which term describes being responsible for committing a criminal offense?
• Which term describes Direct Examination?
• Which statement about the jury in murder cases is true?
• Candor means?
• Which right guarantees a speedy trial?
• Which term describes a written document asking a court to decide a contested issue?
• Which term describes disagreeing with the lower court's decision?
• During direct examination, how should the counsel position themselves relative to the witness?
• Which option illustrates Speculation?
• What is a directed verdict?
• Which option defines a Grand Jury?
• What is the first step to admit a document or other item into evidence?
• Which term describes an intent to do evil?
• What is a Good Samaritan?
• Which term describes the party who lost at trial and is asking the appellate court to reverse the trial court's decision?
• When Not To Object
• Which statement best explains the concept of Opinion in a legal examination?
• What is an injunction?
• A written document that discusses the claims against a defendant and the reasons the Plaintiff believes he or she is entitled to damages.
• What is a Grand Jury?
• In the Florida case described, what was the legal outcome regarding bystanders who filmed a drowning and did not assist?
• What is the highest court in Florida?
• Which term is used for the act of intentionally committing a crime or doing something malicious?
• Who is an affiant?
• Which document begins civil litigation by outlining the plaintiff's claims and alleged facts?
• What is a motion?
• In Florida, which court handles civil disputes of $15,000 or less and misdemeanors?
• Which term describes something you owe; a debt?
• Which right is protected by the 1st Amendment?
• Which term is defined as a resolution between disputing parties about a legal case?
• Which term means "guilty mind"?
• When admitting a document, which step comes after showing it to opposing counsel?
• The term that describes the body of law dealing with private rights of individuals, groups, or businesses is which?
• Which element is essential to due process, ensuring fair notice and a chance to be heard?
• Which term describes a resolution between disputing parties about a legal case?
• Which statement best defines a statute?
• Beyond the Scope describes which trial objection?
• Which term describes the state of being legally responsible for damages?
• To impeach a witness, which of the following is a step you should perform?
• What is an Allegation?
• Which term describes purposely causing harm?
• Which term describes imprisonment in a jail, prison, or other correctional facility as punishment for a crime?
• Which statement best describes Narration in testimony?
• Which term describes failure to take proper care in doing something?
• Which term means a reason for doing something?
• In the Queen v. Dudley and Stephens shipwreck case, which statement is correct about necessity?
• Which term refers to the money sought by a plaintiff to compensate for loss?
• What is the act of bringing a dispute to a court of law called?
• When does Re-Direct occur?
• What is the effect of an Irrelevant question?
• A written formal charge against a criminal defendant which begins a criminal proceeding.
• When is publishing evidence to the jury appropriate?
• Which term describes the formal charge brought by the government that initiates a case?
• Which term describes a civil verdict indicating the defendant is legally responsible for damages?
• What is the first question asked to qualify a witness as an expert?
• Which branch is responsible for interpreting the laws?
• In civil law, what term refers to the legal obligation to pay or perform?
• Which statement about Opening Statements is NOT accurate?
• In the Genovese case, what term describes the people who watched but did not intervene?
• Which option correctly defines Accessory After the Fact?
• Which statement is true about the Florida Supreme Court?
• Federal Courts handle which types of cases?
• What does it mean to litigate?
• Which statement defines Accessory After the Fact?
• Which is NOT a proper use of an affidavit?
• Under the 4th Amendment, what must a warrant specify to be valid?
• During trial, when attorneys want to communicate with one another, what should they do?
• What term describes diagrams, charts, and photographs used at trial to help explain testimony or other evidence, which are not themselves evidence?
• Due Process is best described as which of the following?
• An agreement between a defendant and prosecutor to drop a charge or lessen a charge in exchange for the defendant pleading guilty.
• Which term is defined as "Out of court statement offered to prove the truth of the matter asserted; not usually allowed"?
• Which amendment protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government?
• What must an attorney do before publishing evidence to the jury?
• Which term means truthfulness and honesty?
• Which term refers to a resolution between disputing parties about a legal case?
• SCOTUS stands for which court?
• How many people can serve on a grand jury?
• What is a Felony?
• Questioning your opponent's witness using mostly leading questions to discredit the witness is known as...
• Which amendment protects the right to express opinions and to practice religion?
• Grand Jury can have how many members?
• Where are Florida's statutes publicly accessible?
• A lawyer who tries to prove a defendant is guilty in criminal court.
• An affidavit is not evidence unless it is used for what purpose?
• What is a bailiff?
• What does jurisdiction mean in a legal context?
• Which option describes an Irrelevant question?
• Which statement correctly defines a statute?
• What is Motive?
• Character is defined as?
• What does Adjourn mean?
• Which term is the Latin phrase for "guilty mind"?
• The burden of proof in a civil case; the greater weight of the evidence is called...
• Which amendment states that you cannot be tried twice for the same crime and cannot be forced to testify against yourself?
• Which term is a court order requiring that a person appear in court to give testimony?
• Michelle Carter case raised which constitutional issue?
• Which term describes a binding directive issued by a court or judge?
• What is an Exhibit?
• In this context, how many times can you object?
• What is a Grand Jury?
• What phrase describes stopping or retracting a question in court?
• A written document where the defendant in a civil lawsuit states facts and denies or agrees to the claims of the Plaintiff.
• Which term means money paid to a person as compensation for their loss or injury?
• Which term refers to punishment by confinement for at least one year?
• What are Elements in criminal law?
• What is a leading question?
• District Courts of Appeal provide the opportunity for review of decisions of lower courts by how many judges?
• Small claims lawsuits under $5,000 are heard in which Florida court?
• Which term describes a civil verdict indicating the defendant is not legally responsible for damages?
• Catherine Genovese case introduced which social phenomenon?
• Which term refers to a legal group of people sworn to make a decision in a legal case?
• Which term best describes a resolution between disputing parties about a legal case?
• Which term best describes a demand or requirement typically part of an agreement?
• Which term means acting with knowledge that harm is likely, even if not intending to harm?
• The term for the court that reviews a lower court's decisions to determine if the law was properly applied is which?
• Which description defines 'Asked and Answered'?
• Which protection is provided by the 5th Amendment?
• Which amendment protects against self-incrimination?
• Which term best fits a group of people sworn to decide a case?
• Which term denotes the body of people who decide the outcome of a case?
• Which term describes giving a long rambling story instead of a clear answer?
• Who typically requests a directed verdict?
• What happens if you never ask the judge to admit a document into evidence?
• Which term describes a private trial with three arbitrators?
• What is the role of a judge in court?
• Which description correctly states a feature of Opening Statements?
• Which term would best describe a legal group of people sworn to decide a case?
• A person who files a lawsuit (civil court). AKA: Petitioner.
• A person who files a lawsuit in civil court is the...?
• Which term is defined as a legal group of people sworn to make a decision in a legal case?
• Which description best defines the Appellate Court?
• Which term describes the condition where the jury should acquit if there is any reasonable doubt about the defendant's guilt?
• Which term means to agree with the lower court's decision?
• Criminal Law deals with which issues?
• What is Hearsay?
• An appeal is ...
• Which term refers to a neutral third party who helps parties reach settlement outside court?
• Which term refers to a legal group of people sworn to make a decision in a legal case?
• In logic, the operator 'or' means what?
• Which term means a violation?
• Impeachment by bias is best illustrated by which scenario?
• What is the final step to admit a document into evidence?
• The bench refers to what in a courtroom?
• What is the term for the process of selecting jurors?
• Which term refers to a memorable word or phrase that you repeat throughout the trial?
• Objections can be made in which of the following situations during a trial?
• Which option best defines an alibi?