Jury Deliberations

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What is the primary role of a jury in a criminal trial?

  1. To determine the guilt or innocence of the defendant

  2. To determine the appropriate punishment for the defendant

  3. To determine the facts of the case

  4. To determine the admissibility of evidence


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary role of a jury in a criminal trial is to determine whether the defendant is guilty or innocent of the charges against them.

What is the standard of proof required for a criminal conviction?

  1. Beyond a reasonable doubt

  2. Clear and convincing evidence

  3. Preponderance of the evidence

  4. Probable cause


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In a criminal trial, the prosecution must prove the defendant's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

How many jurors are typically seated in a criminal trial?

  1. 6

  2. 12

  3. 18

  4. 24


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In most criminal trials, 12 jurors are seated.

What is the role of the jury foreman?

  1. To preside over the jury's deliberations

  2. To speak on behalf of the jury in court

  3. To sign the verdict form

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The jury foreman presides over the jury's deliberations, speaks on behalf of the jury in court, and signs the verdict form.

What is the process by which a jury reaches a verdict?

  1. Deliberation

  2. Voting

  3. Polling

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The process by which a jury reaches a verdict involves deliberation, voting, and polling.

What is the minimum number of jurors who must agree in order to reach a verdict?

  1. 6

  2. 8

  3. 10

  4. 12


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In most criminal trials, all 12 jurors must agree in order to reach a verdict.

What is the term for a jury that is unable to reach a verdict?

  1. Hung jury

  2. Deadlocked jury

  3. Mistrial

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A jury that is unable to reach a verdict is known as a hung jury, a deadlocked jury, or a mistrial.

What happens when a jury reaches a verdict?

  1. The verdict is read in court

  2. The defendant is sentenced

  3. The case is closed

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

When a jury reaches a verdict, the verdict is read in court, the defendant is sentenced, and the case is closed.

What is the right of a defendant to a jury trial?

  1. A fundamental right guaranteed by the Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution

  2. A right that can be waived by the defendant

  3. A right that is only available in certain types of cases

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The right to a jury trial is a fundamental right guaranteed by the Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which can be waived by the defendant and is only available in certain types of cases.

What is the role of the judge in a jury trial?

  1. To preside over the trial

  2. To instruct the jury on the law

  3. To rule on objections

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The judge in a jury trial presides over the trial, instructs the jury on the law, and rules on objections.

What is the difference between a jury trial and a bench trial?

  1. In a jury trial, the jury decides the verdict, while in a bench trial, the judge decides the verdict

  2. In a jury trial, the jury is composed of laypeople, while in a bench trial, the judge is a legal expert

  3. In a jury trial, the trial is typically longer than in a bench trial

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In a jury trial, the jury decides the verdict, while in a bench trial, the judge decides the verdict. In a jury trial, the jury is composed of laypeople, while in a bench trial, the judge is a legal expert. In a jury trial, the trial is typically longer than in a bench trial.

What is the purpose of jury instructions?

  1. To inform the jury of the law that applies to the case

  2. To help the jury understand the evidence

  3. To guide the jury in reaching a verdict

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jury instructions are given to the jury by the judge to inform them of the law that applies to the case, to help them understand the evidence, and to guide them in reaching a verdict.

What is the role of closing arguments in a jury trial?

  1. To summarize the evidence for the jury

  2. To argue the case for each side

  3. To persuade the jury to reach a particular verdict

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Closing arguments in a jury trial are given by the attorneys for each side to summarize the evidence, to argue the case for each side, and to persuade the jury to reach a particular verdict.

What is the difference between a unanimous verdict and a majority verdict?

  1. In a unanimous verdict, all of the jurors agree on the verdict, while in a majority verdict, only a majority of the jurors agree on the verdict

  2. In a unanimous verdict, the jury must reach a verdict within a certain amount of time, while in a majority verdict, the jury can take as long as they need to reach a verdict

  3. In a unanimous verdict, the verdict is more likely to be overturned on appeal, while in a majority verdict, the verdict is less likely to be overturned on appeal

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In a unanimous verdict, all of the jurors agree on the verdict, while in a majority verdict, only a majority of the jurors agree on the verdict.

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