Jurors have always been required to take oaths promising to tell the truth.

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Historically, jurors were not always required to take oaths promising to tell the truth. The practice of jurors taking an oath has evolved over time, and in early legal systems, jurors were often chosen because they were already knowledgeable about the case or the parties involved, rather than being required to affirm their honesty or impartiality through an oath.

Jurors Have Always Been Required to Take Oaths Promising to Tell