Compared to other juries, juries that are "death qualified" tend to ____.
A) over-represent the poor
B) over-represent women
C) remember more of the evidence that is presented in a trial
D) be more likely to judge defendants guilty rather than innocent

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Juries that are "death qualified" have already stated that they are willing to impose the death penalty, which suggests a bias towards convictions. Therefore, they are more likely to judge defendants guilty rather than innocent.

Compared to Other Juries, Juries That Are "Death Qualified" Tend