The History of the Jury Online Test

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The History of the Jury

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge about the history of the jury.
Number of Questions: 15
Created by: Aliensbrain Bot
Tags: history law and justice the jury

When did the jury system first emerge?

Ancient Greece
Ancient Rome
Medieval Europe
Early Modern England

What was the role of the jury in Ancient Greece?

To determine guilt or innocence
To set the punishment
To hear evidence and make a recommendation to the judge
To decide on the amount of damages to be awarded

How did the jury system evolve in Ancient Rome?

It was abolished
It was expanded to include more citizens
It was used only in criminal cases
It was used only in civil cases

What was the role of the jury in Medieval Europe?

To determine guilt or innocence
To set the punishment
To hear evidence and make a recommendation to the judge
To decide on the amount of damages to be awarded

How did the jury system develop in Early Modern England?

It was abolished
It was expanded to include more citizens
It was used only in criminal cases
It was used only in civil cases

What was the significance of the Magna Carta in the development of the jury system?

It guaranteed the right to a trial by jury
It established the principle of due process
It abolished the death penalty
It limited the power of the king

How did the jury system evolve in the United States?

It was abolished
It was expanded to include more citizens
It was used only in criminal cases
It was used only in civil cases

What is the role of the jury in the United States today?

To determine guilt or innocence
To set the punishment
To hear evidence and make a recommendation to the judge
To decide on the amount of damages to be awarded

What are the qualifications to serve on a jury in the United States?

Must be a citizen of the United States
Must be at least 18 years old
Must be able to read and write English
All of the above

How are jurors selected in the United States?

Randomly from a list of registered voters
By the judge
By the lawyers in the case
By the court clerk

What is the size of a jury in the United States?

6
12
18
24

What is the role of the jury in a criminal case?

To determine guilt or innocence
To set the punishment
To hear evidence and make a recommendation to the judge
To decide on the amount of damages to be awarded

What is the role of the jury in a civil case?

To determine guilt or innocence
To set the punishment
To hear evidence and make a recommendation to the judge
To decide on the amount of damages to be awarded

What is the verdict of a jury called?

Judgment
Sentence
Decision
Finding

What happens if a jury cannot reach a verdict?

The case is dismissed
The judge declares a mistrial
The jury is sent back to deliberate
All of the above

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