Jury Selection and Responsibilities

The video tutorial explains the process of jury selection in Canada, including the qualifications required for potential jurors, exemptions, and excuses from jury duty. It details the screening process and the types of questions asked to potential jurors. The tutorial also covers the different types of challenges that can be used to accept or eliminate jurors, such as challenges of the jury list, challenges for cause, and preemptory challenges. Finally, it discusses the jury deliberation process, the requirement for a unanimous verdict, and the possibility of jury sequestration in controversial cases.

What is the minimum age requirement for a potential juror in Canada?

• 25 years

• 21 years

• 18 years

• 16 years

What is the process called when a group of citizens is selected for possible inclusion on a jury?

• Jury selection

• Jury duty

• Impaneling

• Jury assembly

Which language proficiency is required for a potential juror in Canada?

• English or French

• French or German

• Spanish or French

• English or Spanish

Which of the following professions is typically exempt from serving on a jury?

• Engineers

• Accountants

• Teachers

• Politicians

What is one of the questions asked during the screening of potential jurors?

• Do you own a car?

• Are you a Canadian citizen?

• Do you have a pet?

• Have you traveled abroad recently?

What is a challenge for cause based on?

• The juror's age

• The belief that a juror has a bias

• The juror's occupation

• The juror's educational background

How many preemptory challenges are allowed for the most serious charges?

• 25

• 20

• 15

• 10

What is a preemptory challenge often based on?

• The lawyer's gut feeling

• The juror's financial status

• The juror's educational level

• The juror's family background

What must a jury's final decision be in order to avoid a hung jury?

• Majority

• Unanimous

• Random

• Split

In what situation might a jury be sequestered?

• In a traffic violation case

• In a minor case

• In a civil case

• In a controversial case