SS.7.CG.2.5

Front

Who of the following is NOT required to be present at a federal criminal jury trial?
a judge,
a defense attorney,
a court reporter,
a prosecutor

Back

a defense attorney

Front

Which of the following is the greatest strength of the jury system?
Options:
It ensures citizen participation in government.
It frees up judges to preside over many cases.
It protects people from the government.
It limits individual responsibility.

Back

It protects people from the government.

Front

Serving on a jury is which kind of civic activity?

Back

a constitutional duty

Front

Which of the following best describes the specific role of a jury? It considers evidence and interprets the law., It considers evidence and renders a verdict., It interprets the law and renders a verdict., It interprets and renders the law.

Back

It considers evidence and renders a verdict.

Front

Which type of people would NOT be chosen to serve on a jury?

Back

friends and family members of the accused

Front

What are the private discussions amongst members of the jury regarding the findings of the court known as?

Back

jury deliberations

Front

Which statement is usually true of a jury in a criminal trial?

Back

They must reach a unanimous verdict of guilt or innocence.