For centuries, English law dictated that a jury should have _____ people. In the United States, the minimum constitutionally allowed number of jurors currently is _____.

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Traditionally, English law required a jury to consist of 12 people. In the United States, the Supreme Court has ruled that a minimum of 6 jurors is constitutionally permissible for certain cases, particularly in state courts for non-capital cases.

For Centuries, English Law Dictated That a Jury Should Have