Jury Selection Process and Terminology

The video tutorial explains the jury selection process, focusing on Australia and the USA. It covers how jurors are chosen, the courtroom selection process, and the types of challenges that can be made against potential jurors. The video also discusses the use of questionnaires to assess biases, the role of trial consultants, and the specific requirements for jurors in death penalty cases. An interactive exercise is included to help viewers apply what they've learned.

In Australia, what is the age range for eligible jurors?

• 16 to 65

• 18 to 70

• 21 to 75

• 25 to 80

What is the primary method of selecting potential jurors in Australia?

• Selection by the defense attorney

• Recommendation by a judge

• Random selection from electoral rolls

• Volunteering

What is the term for rejecting a juror without needing to provide a reason?

• Judicial dismissal

• Challenge for cause

• Voir dire

• Peremptory challenge

What is the term for questioning potential jurors to assess their suitability?

• Summation

• Direct examination

• Cross-examination

• Voir dire

What is a challenge for cause based on?

• A juror's appearance

• A juror's presumed or actual partiality

• A juror's age

• A juror's occupation

What might a judge ask potential jurors to ensure they can serve impartially?

• Their favorite book

• Their educational background

• Their political affiliation

• If they know the defendant

In the O.J. Simpson trial, how long was the juror questionnaire?

• 75 pages

• 25 pages

• 50 pages

• 10 pages

What is the purpose of using mock jurors in trial preparation?

• To fill empty seats in the courtroom

• To practice delivering opening statements

• To understand how different people might react to the case

• To test the courtroom's audio system

What does it mean for a juror to be 'death qualified'?

• They are over 50 years old

• They have served on a jury before

• They have a legal background

• They have no objection to the death penalty

What is a potential outcome for a juror who goes through the selection process?

• They are guaranteed to serve on a trial

• They receive a certificate of participation

• They might not be selected for a trial

• They automatically become the jury foreperson