The right to excuse a prospective juror without stating a cause is:
A) known as voir dire.
B) known as a peremptory challenge.
C) permitted if the prosecution does not object.
D) not permitted in a criminal case.
(Question #2) The provision of a jury of ones peers originated in a provision of the:
A) U.S. Bill of Rights.
B) English Bill of Rights.
C) Magna Charta.
D) U.S. Constitution.
(Question #3) Possible qualifications to act as a juror: (1) citizen of the U.S., (2) 18 years old or older, (3) resident of the district in which the trial is held, and (4) of the same race as the defendant. Which of the above are necessary qualifications for a juror?
A) 1, 2, & 3
B) 1 & 3 only
C) 1, 2, 3, & 4
(Question #4) The Supreme Court, in Fay v. New York held that a defendant had a right to:
A) a trial jury selected from his or her economic class.
B) a trial jury selected from his or her social class.
C) representation on the jury of persons of the same racial group.
D) None of the above.
(Question #5) Explain the best evidence rule.
What will be an ideal response?
(Question #6) A jury panel is the room where prospective jurors wait during pretrial hearings.
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
(Question #7) To be qualified for jury duty, the person must be a U.S. citizen.
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
(Question #8) If an alternate juror is selected, the alternate does not have to attend the trial until he or she is substituted for an incapacitated juror.
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
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