In a jury trial, the judge and jury share decision-making functions. The judge oversees the legal process, rules on the admissibility of evidence, and provides instructions on the law to the jury. The jury is responsible for determining the facts of the case and rendering a verdict based on those facts and the judge's instructions.

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In a Jury Trial

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In a jury trial

A) the judge is in charge of decision-making functions.
B) the jury is in charge of decision-making functions.
C) the judge and jury share decision-making functions.
D) decisions were made at the lower court, so neither the judge nor the jury has decision-making functions.

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