Question

define impartial: (as in a jury) *
2 points
○ a) being fair and unbiased
○ b) being highly knowledgeable about the law
○ c) being responsible for the execution of court orders
○ d) being entitled to a jury trial

define bench trial: *
2 points
○ a) a trial held in a courtroom without any seating for spectators
○ b) a trial in which the judge makes the final decision without a jury
○ c) a trial that takes place outdoors, such as in a park or garden
○ d) a trial in which the defendant is seated next to their attorney on a bench

my cousin vinny: vinny, for example, did not wear the right clothes to court and went to jail because he failed to properly cross exami the witness.
○ true
○ false

Explanation:

First Question (Define impartial: as in a jury)

To define "impartial" in the context of a jury, we analyze each option:

• Option a: "Being fair and unbiased" matches the definition of impartial, as a jury should not favor either side.
• Option b: Knowledge of the law is not the definition of impartial.
• Option c: Executing court orders is not related to being impartial.
• Option d: Entitlement to a jury trial is not the meaning of impartial.

For "bench trial", we evaluate the options:

• Option a: Seating for spectators is not related to the definition of a bench trial.
• Option b: A bench trial is when the judge (who sits on the bench) makes the final decision without a jury, which is the correct definition.
• Option c: A trial outdoors is not a bench trial.
• Option d: The defendant's seating arrangement is not the definition of a bench trial.

In "My Cousin Vinny", Vinny went to jail for contempt of court (due to improper attire and behavior), not specifically for failing to properly cross - examine a witness. So the statement is false.

Answer:

a) Being fair and unbiased

Second Question (Define bench trial)