Voir Dire

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What is the primary purpose of voir dire?

  1. To select jurors who are impartial and qualified to serve.

  2. To determine the facts of the case.

  3. To allow the parties to present their arguments.

  4. To reach a verdict.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Voir dire is the process by which potential jurors are questioned to determine their impartiality and qualifications to serve on a jury.

Who conducts voir dire?

  1. The judge

  2. The attorneys for the parties

  3. Both the judge and the attorneys

  4. A court-appointed official


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Both the judge and the attorneys for the parties are typically involved in conducting voir dire.

What types of questions can be asked during voir dire?

  1. Questions about the juror's background and experience

  2. Questions about the juror's knowledge of the case

  3. Questions about the juror's opinions on the issues in the case

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

During voir dire, attorneys and the judge can ask potential jurors questions about their background and experience, their knowledge of the case, and their opinions on the issues in the case.

What is a challenge for cause?

  1. A request by a party to remove a juror for bias or prejudice

  2. A request by a party to remove a juror for incompetence

  3. A request by a party to remove a juror for misconduct

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A challenge for cause is a request by a party to remove a juror for bias or prejudice.

What is a peremptory challenge?

  1. A request by a party to remove a juror without giving a reason

  2. A request by a party to remove a juror for cause

  3. A request by a party to remove a juror for misconduct

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A peremptory challenge is a request by a party to remove a juror without giving a reason.

How many peremptory challenges does each party typically have?

  1. 3

  2. 6

  3. 9

  4. 12


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Each party typically has 3 peremptory challenges.

What happens if a juror is excused for cause?

  1. The juror is replaced with an alternate juror.

  2. The trial is postponed until a new juror can be found.

  3. The trial is declared a mistrial.

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

If a juror is excused for cause, the juror is replaced with an alternate juror.

What happens if a juror is excused peremptorily?

  1. The juror is replaced with an alternate juror.

  2. The trial is postponed until a new juror can be found.

  3. The trial is declared a mistrial.

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

If a juror is excused peremptorily, the juror is simply dismissed from the jury and is not replaced.

What is the purpose of an alternate juror?

  1. To replace a juror who is excused for cause or peremptorily

  2. To provide additional input to the jury during deliberations

  3. To act as a witness in the case

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The purpose of an alternate juror is to replace a juror who is excused for cause or peremptorily.

When do alternate jurors participate in the deliberations?

  1. Only if the number of jurors falls below the required number

  2. Only if the jury is deadlocked

  3. Only if the judge orders them to participate

  4. Never


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Alternate jurors participate in the deliberations only if the number of jurors falls below the required number.

What is the difference between a challenge for cause and a peremptory challenge?

  1. A challenge for cause must be based on a specific reason, while a peremptory challenge does not.

  2. A challenge for cause can only be made by the judge, while a peremptory challenge can be made by either party.

  3. A challenge for cause can only be made before the trial begins, while a peremptory challenge can be made at any time during the trial.

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main difference between a challenge for cause and a peremptory challenge is that a challenge for cause must be based on a specific reason, while a peremptory challenge does not.

What are some of the grounds for a challenge for cause?

  1. Bias or prejudice

  2. Incompetence

  3. Misconduct

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Some of the grounds for a challenge for cause include bias or prejudice, incompetence, and misconduct.

What are some of the factors that a judge may consider when ruling on a challenge for cause?

  1. The juror's demeanor

  2. The juror's answers to questions during voir dire

  3. The juror's background and experience

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

When ruling on a challenge for cause, a judge may consider factors such as the juror's demeanor, the juror's answers to questions during voir dire, and the juror's background and experience.

What is the purpose of peremptory challenges?

  1. To allow the parties to remove jurors who they believe are biased or prejudiced

  2. To allow the parties to remove jurors who they believe are incompetent

  3. To allow the parties to remove jurors who they believe have committed misconduct

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The purpose of peremptory challenges is to allow the parties to remove jurors who they believe are biased or prejudiced.

How many peremptory challenges does each party typically have in a criminal case?

  1. 3

  2. 6

  3. 9

  4. 12


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In a criminal case, each party typically has 6 peremptory challenges.

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