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Adjudication in Court: Introduction to Exercise 4 - Understanding the steps in a jury trial
What You Will Learn

The exercise deals with the various steps throughout a jury trial.
Key Terms


bench trial
beyond a reasonable doubt
bifurcation
challenge for cause
circumstantial evidence
cross-examination
direct examination
habeas corpus
hung jury
motion for a directed verdict
opening statement
peremptory challenge
voir dire
Click on a term for the definition and Spanish translation.
What You Will Do

Read each statement and determine if it is correct or incorrect. If the statement is correct, click TRUE; if not, click FALSE.
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