At the Beginning of the Trial Both Lawyers Make ____

question 273

Multiple Choice

At the beginning of the trial both lawyers make ____, which tell the jury what the crucial facts are and how they will prove those facts to support their position.

• A) opening statements
• B) closing statements
• C) pre-trial statements
• D) voir dire statements
• E) state decisis statements

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Definitions:

Preoperational Stage

A stage in Piaget’s theory of cognitive development, typically occurring from ages 2 to 7, characterized by the development of language and symbolic thinking but not yet logical reasoning.

Animistically

Characterized by the belief that non-human entities, like animals, plants, and inanimate objects, possess a spiritual essence or soul.

Conservation

The act of preserving, protecting, or restoring natural resources, historical artifacts, or cultural heritage from loss, damage, or decay.

Decentration

In Piagetian theory, the ability to consider multiple aspects of a situation rather than focusing on a single perspective.