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james9437

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During jury selection, Ruth's attorney questions the potential jurors and realizes that Ruth's exboyfriend is one of the potential jurors. Ruth's attorneys believe that this is a sound, legally justifiable reason for why he is unfit to serve on the jury. What type of challenge would this be to exclude Ruth's exboyfriend from the jury?
 
  a. challenge for cause
  b. challenge for relationship
  c. peremptory challenge
  d. personal challenge

Question 2

Ruth's attorney believes that it is very important to get a jury that is free from any biases that would affect their willingness to listen to the facts of the case impartially. During which proceeding would Ruth's attorney be able to question prospective jurors?
 
  a. arraignment
  b. grand jury
  c. initial appearance
  d. voir dire



helenmarkerine

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Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

d



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