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Jury System and Trial Process Overview

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What is the main function of a grand jury?

To decide whether there is enough evidence to go to trial. (correct)

To select a jury for a trial.

To review laws and make changes to them.

To determine the guilt or innocence of a defendant.

Which of these is NOT a step in the trial process?

Jury selection. (correct)

Opening statements

Closing statements.

Presenting evidence and questioning.

What is the purpose of the voir dire process?

To ensure that jurors are randomly selected.

To finalize the jury selection process.

To select a jury that represents the community.

To question potential jurors to determine their suitability. (correct)

Why are juries important in preventing the abuse of governmental power?

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Under what circumstances would a lawyer appeal a court case based on jury bias?

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Grand Jury Responsibility

To decide if there's enough evidence for a trial.

Steps of a Trial

Opening statements, evidence presentation, closing statements, jury deliberation, and verdict.

Importance of Juries

Juries support due process and prevent governmental abuse.

Juror Selection Process

Residents receive summons, then are narrowed down through voir dire, before being seated.

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Types of Law for Jury Trials

Criminal and civil laws entitle a person to a jury trial.

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Grand Jury Responsibility

Grand juries determine if enough evidence exists to proceed with a trial (for felony cases).

Trial Process Steps

Opening statements
Presenting evidence and questioning witnesses
Closing statements
Jury deliberation
Verdict

Framer's Emphasis on Juries

Framers emphasized juries to support due process.

Juror Selection Process

Potential jurors receive summonses.
Attorneys narrow the pool using voir dire.
Selected jurors serve until the trial concludes.

Grounds for Appeal Regarding Juror Bias

If a lawyer believes a juror was biased, the voir dire process can be used to demonstrate this bias, potentially justifying an appeal.

Types of Law with Jury Trial Rights

Criminal and civil laws.

Importance of Juries in the American Legal System

Juries help prevent misuse of government power.

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This quiz explores the responsibilities and processes involved with juries in the American legal system. It covers the selection of jurors, the trial process, and the historical significance of juries as emphasized by the Framers. Test your knowledge on the impact of juries on due process and their rights in criminal and civil law.