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Redwolflake15

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Juries told to use a majority decision rule rather than a unanimous decision rule
 
  a. take longer to arrive at a decision
  b. discuss trial evidence less thoroughly
  c. leave jurors feeling more satisfied with the judicial process
  d. all of the above

Question 2

Studies of the effect of jury size on decision making show that
 
  a. larger juries engage in more extensive deliberations
  b. smaller juries reach fairer decisions
  c. larger juries are more likely to be dominated by one or two individuals
  d. jury size makes little difference in the decisions reached by jurors


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billybob123

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A


Redwolflake15

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Reply #2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Thank you!


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Reply #3 on: Jun 22, 2018
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