Bar Exam 2023 Questions With Correct Answers

Voir Dire - ANSWER A preliminary examination of a witness or a juror by a judge or counsel. Any objection that can take place during the preliminary hearing Deposition - ANSWER the process of giving sworn evidence Prosecution - ANSWER the institution and conducting of legal proceedings against someone in respect of a criminal charge Defense - ANSWER the case presented by or on behalf of the party being accused or sued in a lawsuit Recess - ANSWER a period of time when the proceedings of a parliament, committee, court of law, or other official body are temporarily suspended Direct Examination - ANSWER the questioning of a witness by the party that has called that witness to give evidence, in order to support the case that is being made Cross Examination - ANSWER the examination of a witness who has already testified in order to check or discredit the witness's testimony, knowledge, or credibility Redirection Examination - ANSWER the second direct examination of a witness after the cross examination ***optional*** Testimony - ANSWER a statement or declaration given under oath Your Honor, Judge, Sir/Madam - ANSWER The way you refer to a judge Yes ma'am/sir - ANSWER The way you must answer yes or no questions "May it please the court, My name is______" - ANSWER What to say when you first address the court (order of court) Depositions - ANSWER 1st event in court (order of court) Judges decide final ruling - ANSWER Final event Objection - ANSWER An act of challenging or disagreeing with something Over-ruled - ANSWER Judges response to an objection that they disagree with