WorksheetsJuries
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 9mins
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
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
An argument AGAINST the jury system is that...
"Juries are expensive and time consuming"
True
False
An argument against the jury system is
(select all correct answers)
Ordinary people may not understand complex legal technicalities
The final decision is made by more than one person
A jury is a cross-section of society and therefore reflects society's values and attitudes
Juries are independent and impartial decision makers
