Exam 6: Jurors, Witnesses, and Others in the Judicial Process

Stated that the right to trial by jury does not extend to juvenile delinquency proceedings.

If a jury is unable to reach a unanimous verdict this is called

Individuals who testify at trial regarding their profession opinions on particular issues.

The constitutional right to a jury trial in a criminal case is provided for in the Eighth Amendment.

Said that peremptory challenges cannot be used in a racially discriminatory way.

Unlike other witnesses, expert witnesses are allowed to testify as to their opinions.

Discuss the impact and impressions that jury service may have on an individual about the courts and their functions. What implications does this have for society and the legal system?

Extended the right to trial by jury to the states.

The jury foreperson is selected through

Which of the following is not a qualification for jury service?

Who is responsible for distributing the trial transcripts to judges and attorneys?

The right to a jury trial is guaranteed by the _____ Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

At a fundamental level, the job of a jury is to

The Supreme Court's opinion in Batson v. Kentucky said that all people of a certain racial group may be excluded from jury service if there is a compelling reason to do so.

Describe the reasons for which attorneys can strike potential jurors and the limits on those reasons. Is this a fair process, and is it the best way to ensure an impartial jury? Should peremptory challenges be permitted for any reason? Explain your reasoning.

A formal interview with a witness outside the courtroom.

All states require jury verdicts to be unanimous.

May be quantified by a unanimous jury verdict.

Gives instructions to the jury.

_____________ juries are prevented from having contact with members of the public.