In a trial, each side may also exclude a designated number of prospective jurors "without a reason stated, without inquiry, and without being subject to the court's control" ( Swain v. Alabama , 1965). This procedure is known as _______.

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A peremptory challenge allows each side in a trial to exclude a certain number of prospective jurors without needing to state a reason. This is a common practice in the jury selection process.

In a Trial, Each Side May Also Exclude a Designated