1.Briefly describe two forerunners of the present-day jury trial.

Directions: Provide a short essay answer for each question; cite your work using APA style.

1. Briefly describe two forerunners of the present-day jury trial.

2. What is the technical definition of evidence and what is the purpose of evidence when presented at trial?

3. "Rules of evidence," or the "law of evidence," as they are also known, are a set of regulations that act as guidelines. List at least three of these general guidelines.

4. How does the dual judicial system operate in the United States?

5. List 3 reasons why a defense attorney may want to cross-examine a witness.

6. What is the police officer’s role in helping the prosecutor prepare for trial?

7. State the basic purpose of a trial.

8. List the six qualifications for being a juror.

9. Briefly explain the process of voir dire.

10. List three activities a police officer will likely engage in prior to the trial.