Homework Clinic
Social Science Clinic => Law and Politics => Topic started by: sdfghj on Aug 17, 2018
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Although the word peers is nowhere in the Constitution, modernly a jury of ones peers actually means:
A) a defendants equals.
B) those chosen from the county where the crime was committed.
C) those representing a cross-section of the community where the trial is held.
D) associates of the defendant.
Question 2
A prospective juror in almost all cases may be challenged for cause because he or she:
A) feels that as a juror his or her business will suffer.
B) is not opposed to the death penalty.
C) is opposed to the death penalty.
D) has a preconceived idea that the defendant is innocent.
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Answer to Question 1
Answer: C
Answer to Question 2
Answer: D