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In a civil case, who are the parties typically referred to as?
In a civil case, who are the parties typically referred to as?
Which constitutional amendment guarantees the right of the accused to be confronted with witnesses in criminal cases?
Which constitutional amendment guarantees the right of the accused to be confronted with witnesses in criminal cases?
What is the role of lawyers in a courtroom in relation to their clients?
What is the role of lawyers in a courtroom in relation to their clients?
Which group of people has a right to attend their trials but often chooses not to?
Which group of people has a right to attend their trials but often chooses not to?
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Who gives testimony about the facts or issues in a case?
Who gives testimony about the facts or issues in a case?
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In a criminal case, what is the government's lawyer typically called?
In a criminal case, what is the government's lawyer typically called?
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What is the primary role of a public defender in a criminal case?
What is the primary role of a public defender in a criminal case?
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In a civil case, who must parties wanting representation hire?
In a civil case, who must parties wanting representation hire?
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What is the main responsibility of the judge in a 'bench' trial?
What is the main responsibility of the judge in a 'bench' trial?
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What is the primary role of the jury in a court case?
What is the primary role of the jury in a court case?
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What is the primary responsibility of a court reporter during a trial?
What is the primary responsibility of a court reporter during a trial?
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Which machine is most commonly used by court reporters to record proceedings?
Which machine is most commonly used by court reporters to record proceedings?
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