1. What is the purpose of a trial?
2. Describe at least one alternative to the trial process.
3. List three kinds of evidence and tell the difference.
4. Explain the "burden of proof" rule for a civil case.

- How does this differ from a criminal case?

- Who has the "burden of proof" in most cases?

1. Name the parties to a case in a civil trial.
2. Name the parties to a case in a criminal trial.
3. Explain the roles of the following persons at a trial:

- Attorneys:

- Judge:

- Jury: