6th and 7th Amendment Rights Quiz

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Which of the following is NOT a requirement for jury eligibility?

Have no felony convictions

Be a US Citizen

Own property in the relevant jurisdiction (correct)

Be 18 years of age or older

What is the purpose of a grand jury?

To decide liability and damages in civil cases

To decide whether further investigation or prosecution is warranted (correct)

To determine guilt or innocence in criminal cases

To select the judge presiding over a criminal case

What is the primary difference between a limited voir dire and an expansive voir dire?

The eligibility requirements for serving on the jury

The type of questions asked to potential jurors (correct)

The decision-making power of the judge versus the attorneys

The number of peremptory challenges allowed

Which of the following is NOT a type of jury decision mentioned in the text?

Liability Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a peremptory challenge during jury selection?

To eliminate potential jurors without having to provide a reason Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a right guaranteed by the 6th Amendment?

Both of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a Batson challenge during jury selection?

To eliminate potential jurors for a stated reason, such as perceived bias Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a bifurcated jury process in a death penalty case?

To separate the guilt phase from the sentencing phase Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the voir dire process during jury selection?

To identify and eliminate biased individuals Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between a civil jury and a criminal jury, as described in the text?

Civil juries decide liability and damages, while criminal juries decide guilt Signup and view all the answers

What was the key ruling in the Batson case?

Prosecutors cannot use peremptory challenges to exclude jurors based on race in criminal cases. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following cases extended the Batson ruling to civil cases?

Edmonson v. Leesville (1991) Signup and view all the answers

In the study by Nietzel & Dillehay (1986), what was the difference in jury verdicts for death penalty cases with and without the use of trial consultants?

Juries voted for the death penalty in 1/3 of cases with consultants and 2/3 of cases without consultants. Signup and view all the answers

Which case extended the Batson ruling to prohibit the exclusion of jurors based on gender?

J.E.B. v. Alabama ex rel. T.B. (1994) Signup and view all the answers

In the Georgia v. McCollum case, what was the key ruling regarding the defendant's use of peremptory challenges?

Defendants cannot use peremptory challenges to exclude jurors based on race. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true about the effectiveness of scientific jury selection compared to traditional jury selection?

There are not many scientific studies comparing the effectiveness of the two methods, making it difficult to draw conclusions. Signup and view all the answers

In the Powers v. Ohio case, what was the key ruling regarding the exclusion of jurors based on race?

Black jurors cannot be systematically excluded, even if the defendant is white. Signup and view all the answers

What was the key issue in the J.E.B. v. Alabama ex rel. T.B. case?

The exclusion of jurors based on gender in a civil case. Signup and view all the answers

What was the key issue in the Edmonson v. Leesville case?

The exclusion of jurors based on race in civil cases. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Jury Eligibility Requirements

Not a requirement for jury eligibility: Being a homeowner.

Grand Jury Purpose

Purpose of a grand jury: To determine if there is enough evidence to bring criminal charges against a person.

Voir Dire Differences

Primary difference between limited and expansive voir dire: Limited voir dire uses a more constrained questioning process with fewer questions, while expansive voir dire allows for a broader range of questioning.

Types of Jury Decisions

Not a type of jury decision: A hung jury (a jury that cannot reach a unanimous verdict) is not a type of jury decision.

Peremptory Challenge Purpose

Purpose of a peremptory challenge: Allows lawyers to remove potential jurors without giving a reason.

Sixth Amendment Right

Right guaranteed by the Sixth Amendment: The right to a fair and impartial jury.

Batson Challenge Purpose

Purpose of a Batson challenge: To challenge the use of peremptory challenges to remove jurors based on race.

Bifurcated Jury Process Purpose

Purpose of a bifurcated jury process in death penalty cases: It separates the trial into two phases: one to determine guilt or innocence and the other to decide on the sentence (including the potential for capital punishment).

Voir Dire Purpose

Primary purpose of voir dire: To identify potential jurors who may be biased or prejudiced.

Civil vs. Criminal Jury

Key difference between a civil jury and a criminal jury: While both types of juries make factual decisions, civil juries determine liability and damages, while criminal juries resolve the guilt or innocence of the defendant.

Batson Case Ruling

Key ruling in the Batson case: The Supreme Court ruled that it is unconstitutional to use peremptory challenges to strike prospective jurors based on their race.

Batson Extension to Civil Cases

Case that extended the Batson ruling to civil cases: Edmonson v. Leesville Concrete Co.

Jury Verdicts in Death Penalty Cases

Difference in jury verdicts for death penalty cases with and without trial consultants: According to the study by Nietzel and Dillehay (1986), juries who used trial consultants were more likely to find defendants guilty.

Batson Extension to Gender

Case that extended the Batson ruling to gender: **J.E.B. v. Alabama ex rel. T.B. **

Georgia v. McCollum

Key ruling in Georgia v. McCollum: The Court upheld a defendant's right to use peremptory challenges to remove potential jurors, even if they are doing so based on race.

Scientific vs Traditional Jury Selection

Truth about the effectiveness of scientific jury selection compared to traditional selection: Studies have shown that scientific jury selection is generally no more effective than traditional jury selection.

Powers v. Ohio

Key ruling in Powers v. Ohio: The Supreme Court ruled that a criminal defendant could challenge the use of peremptory challenges based on race, even if they were not of the same race as the excluded jurors.

J.E.B. v. Alabama

Key issue in J.E.B. v. Alabama ex rel. T.B.: The case challenged the use of peremptory challenges to remove jurors solely based on their gender.

Edmonson v. Leesville

Key issue in Edmonson v. Leesville Concrete Co.: This case extended the ruling in Batson v. Kentucky by prohibiting the use of race-based peremptory challenges in civil cases.

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Test your knowledge on the rights provided by the 6th Amendment in criminal cases and the 7th Amendment in civil cases. Explore concepts such as the right to a speedy trial, public trial, impartial jury, and the right to legal representation.