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What is the main function of a grand jury?
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?
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?
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?
Why are juries important in preventing the abuse of governmental power?
Under what circumstances would a lawyer appeal a court case based on jury bias?
Under what circumstances would a lawyer appeal a court case based on jury bias?
Flashcards
Grand Jury Responsibility
Grand Jury Responsibility
To decide if there's enough evidence for a trial.
Steps of a Trial
Steps of a Trial
Opening statements, evidence presentation, closing statements, jury deliberation, and verdict.
Importance of Juries
Importance of Juries
Juries support due process and prevent governmental abuse.
Juror Selection Process
Juror Selection Process
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Types of Law for Jury Trials
Types of Law for Jury Trials
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Study Notes
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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