Civics Juries Trial

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

Which of the following is the greatest strength of the jury system?

• 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.

Serving on a jury is which kind of civic activity?

• a condition of voting

• a constitutional duty

• a condition of citizenship

• a volunteer public service

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.

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

• friends and family members of the accused

• people of the same ethic group as the accused

• citizens of the country where the accused is being tried

• off-duty police officers from the town in which the accused is being tried

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

• jury deliberations

• jury instructions

• pretrial hearings

• pretrial motions

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

• They are required to research the case themselves in order to reach a verdict.

• They are required to ask witnesses questions in order to reach a verdict.

• They must reach a verdict of guilt or innocence by a majority vote.

• They must reach a unanimous verdict of guilt or innocence.