Courtrooms are counted on to ensure that no matter who you are, the presumption of innocence and fair treatment in the adjudication of court cases are purported to be cornerstones of our system of justice.

As future criminal justice professionals (and university students) it is important for students to understand not only how the courtroom operates but also understand the language of the courtroom.

Assignment: Using at least two hundred and fifty words, address the following. Number your responses accordingly:

2. Explain the term "voir dire" & who can be subjected to voir dire in court?
4. What is the purpose of the Initial Appearance (Arraignment)? What normally happens in an Arraignment?
6. What is meant by the term "True Bill" as it relates to an Indictment?
8. What are Peremptory Challenges & Challenges for Cause? How are they used in a courtroom?
10. What is meant by the term "Discovery"?
12. What are Inculpatory & Exculpatory Evidence?
14. Explain the difference between Lay & Expert Witnesses