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Trial courts
*listen to testimony, consider evidence, and decide the facts in disputed situation.
Plaintiff
*the party bringing the legal action
Prosecutor
*In a criminal trial, the government initiates the case and serves as the prosecutor
defendant
*the party that responds to the plaintiff.
adversarial system
*the trial system in the United States is an adversarial system, which means it is a contest between opposing sides, or adversaries.
*the theory is that the trier of fact will be able to determine the truth if the opposing parties present their best arguments and show the weaknesses in the other side's case.
Inquisitional system
*many countries have this system of handling trial systems.
*judge is active in questioning witnesses and controlling the court process, including gathering and presenting the evidence.
the 6th Amendment to the U.S. Consitituion
*guarantees the right to trial by jury in criminal cases.
7th Amendment
*guarantees a right to trial by jury in civil cases in federal courts.
Voir dire
*once selected, jurors are assigned to specific cases after being screened through a process of examination
*in this process, opposing lawyers question each prospective juror to discover any prejudices or preconceived opinions concerning the case.
Removal for cause
*Jurors who are incapable of rendering a fair and impartial verdict are excused from jury duty.
peremptory challenges
*each attorney is allowed a limited number of jurors to be excused.
appeals court
*one party presents arguments asking the court to review the decision of the trial court.