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WorksheetsLegal Studies (31/8)
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
A jury is best described as...
A party of lawyers representing their clients
Persons providing support to citizens and judges
A person overseeing court proceedings
A group of citizens sworn to deliver a verdict
People are randomly selected to be on the jury from the...
Citizenship list
List of births, deaths and marriages
Electoral role
VicRoads licenses
In a criminal trial, how many jurors are there?
12
6
16
18
Which of the following occupations can't be called for jury service?
VCE Teacher
Emergency department doctor
Police Officer
Paramedic
Who could be excused for jury service?
Madison,19 , an apprentice studying to become an electrician
Annette, 93, with limited mobility
Thomas, 45, sole worker in his own business
All of the above
None of the above, everyone must do their civic duty
Which of the following is not a role of the jury?
Pay attention
Determine guilt/liability
Listen to judges instructions
Cross examine witnesses
If you are called out to participate in a jury, does that mean you will definitely be in the jury?
Yes
No
Can both parties 'challenge' certain members of a jury and have them replaced
Yes - with restrictions
No - that would defeat the purpose of random selection
Sometimes - depends on the judge
Can a juror do their own investigation into the case outside of the court?
Of course - they can get more information
No way - they are limited to the evidence presented in court
What is a summons?
A document stating the date you are expected to attend court
An approval to postpone jury service
The form with eligibility criteria for a juror
A letter approving a juror leave from work
