Question 1

A challenge for cause _____, whereas a peremptory challenge _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  is based on possible biasing factors; allows lawyers to dismiss a person with no reason given 
B)  does not need to be explained; is based on the possibility of prejudice 
C)  is based on possible biasing factors; is not based on the possibility of prejudice 
D)  requires the judge to agree; does not require the judge's approval 
A)  is based on possible biasing factors; allows lawyers to dismiss a person with no reason given 
B)  does not need to be explained; is based on the possibility of prejudice 
C)  is based on possible biasing factors; is not based on the possibility of prejudice 
D)  requires the judge to agree; does not require the judge's approval

Question 2

The Sixth and Seventh Amendments guarantee the right to a trial by jury in criminal and civil cases, respectively. The jury is supposed to be:

Accepted Answer

A)  an impartial group representing community values. 
B)  a group of defendant's neighbors and acquaintances. 
C)  an unbiased group of people familiar with the defendant's reputation. 
D)  a group of people representing different parts of the country. 
A)  an impartial group representing community values. 
B)  a group of defendant's neighbors and acquaintances. 
C)  an unbiased group of people familiar with the defendant's reputation. 
D)  a group of people representing different parts of the country.

Question 3

According to the text, a jury of 12 or fewer is likely to:

Accepted Answer

A)  share all cognizable characteristics. 
B)  be fully representative of the country's population. 
C)  not be fully representative of a larger community. 
D)  be diverse enough to reflect all possible views. 
A)  share all cognizable characteristics. 
B)  be fully representative of the country's population. 
C)  not be fully representative of a larger community. 
D)  be diverse enough to reflect all possible views.

Question 4

Many factors impact the size of venire but it typically ranges from _____ people.

Accepted Answer

A)  0 to 12 
B)  a few dozen to over a hundred 
C)  several hundred to a thousand 
D)  The size of venire does not vary, it is always the same. 
A)  0 to 12 
B)  a few dozen to over a hundred 
C)  several hundred to a thousand 
D)  The size of venire does not vary, it is always the same.

Question 5

Venire refers to a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  group of inmates who are requesting a trial by jury. 
B)  group of prospective jurors who came to court. 
C)  attorney who is conducting voir dire. 
D)  judge who presides over a jury trial. 
A)  group of inmates who are requesting a trial by jury. 
B)  group of prospective jurors who came to court. 
C)  attorney who is conducting voir dire. 
D)  judge who presides over a jury trial.

Question 6

According to the text, all of the following shrink the size of the jury pool, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  no-shows. 
B)  exemptions. 
C)  exclusions. 
D)  summons. 
A)  no-shows. 
B)  exemptions. 
C)  exclusions. 
D)  summons.

Question 7

How effective is scientific jury selection? Give some examples of this process.

Accepted Answer

•The idea behind scientific jury selecti

Question 8

According to the text, most trials:

Accepted Answer

A)  are cancelled after the jury is already selected. 
B)  are over in one day. 
C)  last about a week. 
D)  go on for months. 
A)  are cancelled after the jury is already selected. 
B)  are over in one day. 
C)  last about a week. 
D)  go on for months.

A challenge for cause _, whereas a peremptory challenge _.

The Sixth and Seventh Amendments guarantee the right to a trial by jury in criminal and civil cases, respectively. The jury is supposed to be:

According to the text, a jury of 12 or fewer is likely to:

Many factors impact the size of venire but it typically ranges from _____ people.

Venire refers to a(n):

According to the text, all of the following shrink the size of the jury pool, EXCEPT:

How effective is scientific jury selection? Give some examples of this process.

According to the text, most trials:

Psychology and Law: a Cautious Alliance

Presents Several Potential Solutions to the Problem of False Confessions Which of the Following Is Not One of These Solutions

Lie Detection

The Psychology of Forensic Identification: Dna, Fingerprints, and Physical Trace Evidence

Criminal Profiling and Psychological Autopsies

Child Sexual Abuse: Interviewing Children and the Recovered Memories of Adults

Eyewitness Identification and Testimony

Competency to Stand Trial

The Insanity Defense

Battered Woman Syndrome, Rape Trauma Syndrome, and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Juries and Judges As Decision Makers

Child Custody Disputes

Workplace Law: Harassment, Discrimination, and Fairness

Predicting Violent Behavior: the Psychology of Risk Assessment

Corrections: Sentencing, Imprisonment, and Alternatives

The Death Penalty

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Exam 9: Jury Selection and Trial Procedure

A challenge for cause _____, whereas a peremptory challenge _____.

The Sixth and Seventh Amendments guarantee the right to a trial by jury in criminal and civil cases, respectively. The jury is supposed to be:

According to the text, a jury of 12 or fewer is likely to:

Many factors impact the size of venire but it typically ranges from _____ people.

Venire refers to a(n):

According to the text, all of the following shrink the size of the jury pool, EXCEPT:

How effective is scientific jury selection? Give some examples of this process.

According to the text, most trials:

Psychology and Law: a Cautious Alliance

Presents Several Potential Solutions to the Problem of False Confessions Which of the Following Is Not One of These Solutions

Lie Detection

The Psychology of Forensic Identification: Dna, Fingerprints, and Physical Trace Evidence

Criminal Profiling and Psychological Autopsies

Child Sexual Abuse: Interviewing Children and the Recovered Memories of Adults

Eyewitness Identification and Testimony

Competency to Stand Trial

The Insanity Defense

Battered Woman Syndrome, Rape Trauma Syndrome, and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Juries and Judges As Decision Makers

Child Custody Disputes

Workplace Law: Harassment, Discrimination, and Fairness

Predicting Violent Behavior: the Psychology of Risk Assessment

Corrections: Sentencing, Imprisonment, and Alternatives

The Death Penalty

Filters

A challenge for cause _, whereas a peremptory challenge _.