To ensure that the jury understands the legal principles applicable to the case

To provide the jury with evidence and testimony

To determine the guilt or innocence of the defendant

To provide the jury with a summary of the trial proceedings

The judge

The jury foreman

The prosecutor

The defense attorney

A definition of the elements of the crime charged

An explanation of the burden of proof

A summary of the evidence presented at trial

A statement of the possible verdicts that the jury can reach

Beyond a reasonable doubt

Clear and convincing evidence

Preponderance of the evidence

Probable cause

To ensure that the defendant is treated fairly

To shift the burden of proof to the prosecution

To prevent the jury from being influenced by prejudicial evidence

To guarantee that the defendant will be acquitted

A verdict of guilty means that the jury believes the defendant is innocent

A verdict of not guilty means that the jury believes the defendant is guilty

A verdict of guilty means that the prosecution has proven the defendant's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt

A verdict of not guilty means that the prosecution has failed to prove the defendant's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt

To determine the guilt or innocence of the defendant

To decide the sentence if the defendant is found guilty

To review the evidence and make findings of fact

To apply the law to the facts and reach a verdict

A hung jury occurs when the jury cannot reach a unanimous verdict

A mistrial occurs when the judge declares a trial invalid and orders a new trial

A hung jury is also known as a deadlocked jury

All of the above

The judge declares a mistrial

The jury is instructed to continue deliberating

The judge reduces the charges against the defendant

The defendant is automatically acquitted

To select impartial jurors for the trial

To question witnesses about their qualifications and biases

To determine the admissibility of evidence

To give the jury instructions on the law

A challenge to a juror for cause

A challenge to a juror without stating a reason

A challenge to a juror based on their race or gender

A challenge to a juror based on their religious beliefs

A direct verdict is entered by the judge before the jury reaches a verdict

A judgment notwithstanding the verdict is entered by the judge after the jury reaches a verdict

A direct verdict is entered when the judge believes that there is insufficient evidence to support a verdict for the plaintiff

A judgment notwithstanding the verdict is entered when the judge believes that the jury's verdict is against the weight of the evidence

To review the decisions of lower courts

To conduct new trials

To interpret the law

To enforce the law

A writ of certiorari is issued by a higher court to order a lower court to send up the record of a case for review

A writ of mandamus is issued by a higher court to order a lower court to take a specific action

A writ of certiorari is typically used to review errors of law

A writ of mandamus is typically used to review errors of fact

The Supreme Court has the final say on the content of jury instructions

The Supreme Court can overturn jury instructions that it believes are unconstitutional or otherwise invalid

The Supreme Court can issue advisory opinions on jury instructions

The Supreme Court can review jury instructions only if they are appealed to it by a party to the case