Joan is on trial for first-degree murder. It is a jury trial in which she is pleading not guilty. Presently, the plaintiff's attorney is asking questions of the witnesses on the plaintiff's list. This is known as .
a. deliberation
b. direct examination
c. voir dire
d. preponderance of evidence

The correct answer is letter "B": direct examination.

Explanation:

In a trial, both the plaintiff and the defendant are right to bring eyewitnesses to the court who can testify on their favor. When the plaintiff's attorney calls one of the defendant's eyewitnesses to provide his or her version of the facts regarding the case, a direct examination takes place. The plaintiff's attorney makes a series of questions relevant to the decision the judge could take of the case and further evidence can be presented.

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