Question 1

Law does not set a limit to the number of _____ though they have to be approved by the judge, and judges _____.

Accepted Answer

C

Question 2

Lawyers have two types of challenges they can pose to remove a potential juror: challenges for cause and:

Accepted Answer

Peremptory challenges allow lawyers to remove potential jurors without having to provide a specific reason or cause, as opposed to challenges for cause which require a valid reason such as a conflict of interest or prior knowledge of the trial. Bias and prejudice also often fall under challenges for cause. Predisposition challenges are not recognized as a legitimate form of jury selection challenge.

Question 3

Voir dire is all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Voir dire is a process during which potential jurors are questioned by both the attorneys and the judge to determine if they have any biases, preconceptions, or personal issues that might affect their impartiality. It is not a way to exclude attorneys from influencing trial outcomes; rather, it is a critical part of ensuring a fair trial by selecting an impartial jury.

Question 4

According to the Jury Selection and Service Act of 1968, the voter registration list is the "__________ source" of eligible jurors.

Accepted Answer

The Jury Selection and Service Act of 1968 states that the voter registration list is the primary source of eligible jurors, meaning it is the first and most important source for selecting potential jurors.

Question 5

According to the text, all of the following shrink the size of the jury pool, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

The text states that summons do not shrink the size of the jury pool, but actually increase it by calling people to serve. No-shows, exemptions, and exclusions all decrease the size of the pool by removing potential jurors.

Question 6

John was summoned for jury duty. He came to court and asked to be excused because he had to take care of his elderly and frail mother living with him and requiring near-constant supervision. According to the text, he used the ____ plea.

Accepted Answer

John used the plea of "undue hardship or extreme inconvenience" by stating that he needed to take care of his elderly and frail mother, which would cause a hardship if he had to serve on the jury.

Question 7

_____ attorneys get more peremptory challenges because _____ at the trial.

Accepted Answer

The defense attorneys get more peremptory challenges because their clients have more at stake and the outcome of the trial could have a greater impact on their lives. The prosecution has the burden of proof and does not receive any additional peremptory challenges due to their position.

Question 8

Cognizable refers to potential jurors being:

Accepted Answer

Cognizable refers to potential jurors being acknowledged as sharing a particular characteristic setting them apart from other jurors. It does not involve selecting jurors based on race or excluding them based on demographic characteristics.

Question 9

What is usually called jury _____ is actually a process of _____.

Accepted Answer

The process usually called jury selection is actually a process of eliminating candidates from the pool until a final jury is chosen.

Question 10

An additional source for jurors in many states can be all of the following, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Employers' payroll lists are not typically used as a source for juror selection, unlike licensed drivers, tax rolls, and lists of those receiving state benefits.

Question 11

A judge _____ accept(s) the challenges put forth by attorneys regarding jury selection.

Accepted Answer

Judges have the discretion to accept or deny challenges for cause from attorneys during jury selection if they deem them valid or not. Therefore, the judge may accept challenges put forth by the attorneys but is not obligated to do so in every case.

Question 12

If a potential juror is asked to be removed without explanations as to why he or she is unlikely to be able to deliver an impartial verdict, this type of removal is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A peremptory challenge allows an attorney to remove a potential juror without giving a reason or explanation. This is different from a challenge for bias or cause, which requires the attorney to show that the juror cannot be impartial due to a specific reason, such as a personal relationship with one of the parties or a strong bias towards the subject matter. A predisposition challenge is not a legal term and does not refer to any specific type of challenge in the jury selection process.

Question 13

The lists used by jury commissioners to summon people for jury duty often underrepresent all of the following categories of people, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Elderly people are not typically underrepresented in jury duty lists. These lists are often compiled from voter registration records and driver's license databases, which generally include a broad age range of adults, including the elderly.

Question 14

Automatic exemptions, for such things as being the primary caretaker for a child or having a serious health condition, might be granted, because serving on a jury would cause the potential juror:

Accepted Answer

Automatic exemptions are typically granted when serving on a jury would cause undue hardship or inconvenience, such as being the primary caretaker for a child or having a serious health condition. Being excused due to stress or loss of salary would not normally qualify as an automatic exemption.

Question 15

The group of prospective jurors is referred to as _____, and the process of questioning these people to determine who among them will serve on the jury is called _____.

Accepted Answer

The group of prospective jurors is called the "venire," and the process of questioning them to determine who will serve on the jury is called "voir dire."

Question 16

Jeremy has worked in a prison for 15 years and has been called to jury duty. He is to serve on a criminal case involving the shooting of a guard during a prison riot. Based on the definition of challenge for cause, Jeremy would be:

Accepted Answer

Based on Jeremy's experience working in a prison, he may have preconceived notions about the defendants or the circumstances surrounding the shooting. This could potentially make him biased and therefore an unlikely juror.

Question 17

A challenge for cause is _____, whereas a peremptory challenge _____.

Accepted Answer

A challenge for cause is based on possible biasing factors, such as a potential juror having a relationship with one of the parties involved in the case, and requires the judge to agree. A peremptory challenge, on the other hand, allows lawyers to dismiss a person with no reason given, but there are limits to how many peremptory challenges can be used and they cannot be based on the race or gender of a potential juror.

Question 18

The one day or one trial system is used to:

Accepted Answer

The answer of The one day or one trial system...

Question 19

According to the text, when an attorney takes the opportunity to remove a potential juror, it is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

When an attorney removes a potential juror, it is referred to as a challenge.

Question 20

The Sixth and Seventh Amendments guarantee the right to a trial by jury in criminal and civil cases. The jury is supposed to be:

Accepted Answer

The Sixth and Seventh Amendments explicitly state that the right to a trial by jury in criminal and civil cases is a fundamental right. The jury is meant to be impartial, which means they represent the community values and are unbiased. They are not supposed to be a group of the defendant's acquaintances, nor are they chosen to represent different parts of the country.

Quiz 6: Section 2: Child Sexual Abuse: Interviewing Children and the Recovered Memories of Adults

Law does not set a limit to the number of _ though they have to be approved by the judge, and judges _.