Juries

People who serve on a jury are known as __________.

• Juries

• Jurors

• Jurks

• Jurons

When the jury is "deliberating", this means that they are...

• having trouble reaching a consensus

• working on reaching a verdict

• splitting up to do the trial all over again

• being separated from contact to avoid outside bias

What does it mean when all jurors AGREE on a decision?

• Anonymous

• Unanimous

• United

• Antonym

Why do we have trials with juries?

• so the justice system reflects public values and 12 jurors are unlikely to make the same mistake of fact

• the deliberations of juries, and their reasons for a verdict, are shrouded in total secrecy.

• to ensure criminal and civil offenders are punished according to the law

• to ensure the prosecution arguments are upheld by the court

In what style is a jury selected?

• Based on how much money you make
• From a random public selection
• Based on where you live
• Whether or not you are available for jury duty

Juries are used in the NSW District and Supreme Courts to

(select all correct answers)

• all criminal cases and but only certain civil cases

• hear and determine more serious criminal matters

• hear and determine civil matters involving large monetary claims

In criminal trials, a jury

(hint: choose 3)

• Hears evidence

• Participates in the sentencing process.

• Decides if a person is guilty or not guilty of a crime, based on the facts

• Applies the law as directed by the judge

Which of these is an ARGUMENT against the jury system

• Ordinary citizens are given the opportunity to play an active role in the administration of justice

• It reduces the possibility of bribery or corruption which might occur if only one person is to decide the outcome of the case

• It is difficult for people to remain completely impartial, especially if they are influenced by the media coverage of the trial

• There is widespread acceptance of the jury system

Arguments in favour of the jury system include

(hint: select more than 1)

• Ordinary citizens are given the opportunity to play an active role in the administration of justice

• Juries are independent and impartial decision makers

• The final decision is made by more than one person

• Juries can be persuaded by the skills of clever lawyers

An argument in favour of the jury system is that...

"A jury is a cross-section of society and therefore reflects society's values and attitudes"

• True

• False