Question 1

According to Kalven and Zeisel (1966), in criminal cases, juries ___________________ than judges, who convicted defendants in _________ of cases while juries convicted them in ________ of cases.

Accepted Answer

Kalven and Zeisel (1966) found that juries were more lenient than judges. Judges convicted defendants in 83.3% of cases, while juries convicted in 64.2% of cases.

Question 2

The Supreme Court and the U.S. Congress have established requirements for jury selection procedures that include

Accepted Answer

The Supreme Court and Congress require that the jury pool must represent a cross-section of the community to ensure fairness and impartiality in the judicial process.

Question 3

Which of the following is not up to the judge to decide?

Accepted Answer

All of these aspects of the voir dire process are typically within the discretion of the judge to decide.

Question 4

One reason the courts ruled that juries should be more representative of the population is that verdicts will be more likely to be accepted by the

Accepted Answer

The courts have recognized that juries that are more representative of the population help ensure that verdicts are more likely to be accepted by the public. This is because a jury that reflects the diversity of the community is seen as more fair and impartial, leading to greater public trust in the judicial process.

Question 5

The law requires that voter registration lists be used as a primary source for jury pool selection, but these lists tend to underrepresent certain segments of the community. What segments of the community are underrepresented?

Accepted Answer

Poor people are often underrepresented in voter registration lists, which are used for jury pool selection, because they may have lower rates of registration due to various barriers such as lack of stable housing, less access to registration resources, or greater mobility.

Question 6

Judges and jurors may differ in their outcomes due to ________________, which plays a role in decision-making when jurors are affected by factors outside of the evidence and law.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Judges and jurors may differ in their...

Question 7

Research shows that heterogeneous groups are

Accepted Answer

Heterogeneous groups are generally considered better problem solvers than homogeneous groups because they bring a wider range of perspectives, experiences, and skills to the table, which can lead to more creative and effective solutions.

Question 8

For many years, the primary source for the jury pool has been from

Accepted Answer

Voter registration lists have traditionally been the primary source for jury pools because they are considered to be a broad and inclusive representation of the adult population eligible for jury duty.

Question 9

Even 50 years ago juries tended to be composed of mostly

Accepted Answer

Historically, juries in the United States were predominantly composed of white men due to systemic biases and exclusionary practices that limited the participation of women and people of color.

Question 10

At least one study has suggested that ___________________ showed less support for a jury trial than a bench trial.

Accepted Answer

Black Americans and Hispanic Americans have shown less support for a jury trial than a bench trial.

Question 11

When someone, such as a juror, strives to present himself or herself in a positive light, that person could be said to be affected by the

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is the social desirability effect, which refers to the tendency of respondents to answer questions in a manner that will be viewed favorably by others. This can lead to over-reporting of good behavior or under-reporting of bad, or undesirable behavior.

Question 12

Which of the following is true of the jury in the first Rodney King beating trial?

Accepted Answer

The jury for the first Rodney King beating trial was drawn from Simi Valley, a predominantly white and conservative community, which was demographically different from the diverse and more liberal Los Angeles area where the beating occurred. This demographic makeup was believed to favor the defense.

Question 13

Voir dire is a French term meaning

Accepted Answer

"Voir dire" is a legal term used primarily in the United States and Canada, referring to a procedure in which prospective jurors are questioned about their qualifications to serve on a jury. The term is derived from Old French, meaning "to see, to say," reflecting the process of examining jurors to ensure they can fairly and impartially hear a case.

Question 14

Teddy is at the courthouse because he has been called for jury service. The judge has assembled a group of prospective jurors and is asking them to raise their hand if the answer is "yes" to the questions that he asks. Teddy is part of what?

Accepted Answer

Teddy is part of a limited voir dire, which is the process where prospective jurors are questioned by the judge or attorneys to determine their suitability for jury service.

Question 15

The judge has assembled a group of prospective jurors and is asking them to raise their hand if the answer is "yes" to the following question. He asks, "Do any of you have an opinion at this time as to the guilt or innocence of the defendant?" The judge sees that no one has raised a hand, so he accepts all as jurors. Did the judge make a good decision?

Accepted Answer

The judge did not make a good decision because yes/no questions may not effectively uncover biases, as jurors might not be forthcoming or aware of their own biases.

Question 16

According to Kalven and Zeisel (1966), in criminal cases, judges and juries agreed on the actual verdict in ________ of cases.

Accepted Answer

Kalven and Zeisel (1966) found that judges and juries agreed on the actual verdict in approximately 75% of criminal cases.

Question 17

Which of the following is the earliest U.S. Supreme Court case that forbade systematic or intentional exclusion of cognizable groups from serving on juries?

Accepted Answer

Strauder v. West Virginia (1880) is the earliest U.S. Supreme Court case that addressed the issue of systematic or intentional exclusion of cognizable groups from jury service, specifically ruling that the exclusion of African Americans from juries was unconstitutional.

Question 18

A bench trial is a trial in which the verdict is decided by a

Accepted Answer

A bench trial is a trial where the judge makes the decision on the verdict, without the involvement of a jury.

Question 19

Eisenberg et al. (2005)conducted a more recent examination of judge and jury verdicts in criminal cases and found that judges and juries agreed on their verdicts in about ____________ of cases.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Eisenberg et al. (2005)conducted a more recent...

Question 20

According to at least one study of judicial and jury decision-making in civil cases, plaintiffs had more success with judges than juries in cases involving

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to at least one study of...

Quiz 12: Preparing for Trials

According to Kalven and Zeisel (1966) , in criminal cases, juries _______________ than judges, who convicted defendants in _ of cases while juries convicted them in ____ of cases.

The Supreme Court and the U.S. Congress have established requirements for jury selection procedures that include

Which of the following is not up to the judge to decide?

One reason the courts ruled that juries should be more representative of the population is that verdicts will be more likely to be accepted by the

The law requires that voter registration lists be used as a primary source for jury pool selection, but these lists tend to underrepresent certain segments of the community. What segments of the community are underrepresented?

Judges and jurors may differ in their outcomes due to ________________, which plays a role in decision-making when jurors are affected by factors outside of the evidence and law.

Research shows that heterogeneous groups are

For many years, the primary source for the jury pool has been from

Even 50 years ago juries tended to be composed of mostly

At least one study has suggested that ___________________ showed less support for a jury trial than a bench trial.

When someone, such as a juror, strives to present himself or herself in a positive light, that person could be said to be affected by the

Which of the following is true of the jury in the first Rodney King beating trial?

Voir dire is a French term meaning

Teddy is at the courthouse because he has been called for jury service. The judge has assembled a group of prospective jurors and is asking them to raise their hand if the answer is "yes" to the questions that he asks. Teddy is part of what?

According to Kalven and Zeisel (1966) , in criminal cases, judges and juries agreed on the actual verdict in ________ of cases.

Which of the following is the earliest U.S. Supreme Court case that forbade systematic or intentional exclusion of cognizable groups from serving on juries?

A bench trial is a trial in which the verdict is decided by a

Eisenberg et al. (2005) conducted a more recent examination of judge and jury verdicts in criminal cases and found that judges and juries agreed on their verdicts in about ____________ of cases.

According to at least one study of judicial and jury decision-making in civil cases, plaintiffs had more success with judges than juries in cases involving

Quiz 12: Preparing for Trials

According to Kalven and Zeisel (1966) , in criminal cases, juries ___________________ than judges, who convicted defendants in _________ of cases while juries convicted them in ________ of cases.

The Supreme Court and the U.S. Congress have established requirements for jury selection procedures that include

Which of the following is not up to the judge to decide?

One reason the courts ruled that juries should be more representative of the population is that verdicts will be more likely to be accepted by the

The law requires that voter registration lists be used as a primary source for jury pool selection, but these lists tend to underrepresent certain segments of the community. What segments of the community are underrepresented?

Judges and jurors may differ in their outcomes due to ________________, which plays a role in decision-making when jurors are affected by factors outside of the evidence and law.

Research shows that heterogeneous groups are

For many years, the primary source for the jury pool has been from

Even 50 years ago juries tended to be composed of mostly

At least one study has suggested that ___________________ showed less support for a jury trial than a bench trial.

When someone, such as a juror, strives to present himself or herself in a positive light, that person could be said to be affected by the

Which of the following is true of the jury in the first Rodney King beating trial?

Voir dire is a French term meaning

Teddy is at the courthouse because he has been called for jury service. The judge has assembled a group of prospective jurors and is asking them to raise their hand if the answer is "yes" to the questions that he asks. Teddy is part of what?

According to Kalven and Zeisel (1966) , in criminal cases, judges and juries agreed on the actual verdict in ________ of cases.

Which of the following is the earliest U.S. Supreme Court case that forbade systematic or intentional exclusion of cognizable groups from serving on juries?

A bench trial is a trial in which the verdict is decided by a

Eisenberg et al. (2005) conducted a more recent examination of judge and jury verdicts in criminal cases and found that judges and juries agreed on their verdicts in about ____________ of cases.

According to at least one study of judicial and jury decision-making in civil cases, plaintiffs had more success with judges than juries in cases involving

According to Kalven and Zeisel (1966) , in criminal cases, juries _______________ than judges, who convicted defendants in _ of cases while juries convicted them in ____ of cases.