The Purpose of a Closing Argument Is to Allow an Attorney

question 19

Multiple Choice

The purpose of a closing argument is to allow an attorney to:

• A) call additional witnesses and introduce other evidence to counter a rebuttal
• B) render jury instructions to the judge
• C) convince the jury to render a verdict for their clients by pointing out the strengths in their client's case and the weaknesses in the other side's case
• D) summarize the main factual and legal issues of the case and tell why the attorney believes his or her client's position is valid

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Definitions:

Surplus

The amount by which the quantity of a product supplied exceeds the quantity demanded at a specific price, often leading to a decrease in price.

Shortage

A situation where the demand for a product or service exceeds its supply in a market.

Equilibrium Quantity

Equilibrium Quantity is the quantity of goods or services supplied and demanded at the equilibrium price, where the quantity supplied equals the quantity demanded.

Demand and Supply of Wheat

Refers to the quantity of wheat that consumers are willing to purchase at various prices and the quantity that producers are willing to offer for sale, which together determine the market price of wheat.