Chapter 14

Question 1

The questioning of potential jurors is called

Answer 1

Voir dire

Question 2

A defendant charged with a serious offense has the right to a jury trial only if the offense is punishable by a term of incarceration of more than

Answer 2

six months

Question 3

what happens immediately prior to a jury beginning deliberations

Answer 3

the judge instructs the jury

Question 4

the minimum size criminal jury approved by the U.S Supreme Court is

Answer 4

6 persons

Question 5

What type of research do jury consultants use to profile juror

Answer 5

social scientific research

Question 6

neither prosecutors nor defense attorneys may use peremptory challenges to eliminate potential jurors on the basis of

Answer 6

race or sex

Question 7

how many challenges for cause may be made by the prosecution and the defense in a felony criminal trial

Answer 7

an Unlimited number

Question 8

which amendment guarantees that “in all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury”?

Answer 8

Sixth Amendment

Question 9

The first amendment limits the power of judges to control media coverage of a trial

Answer 9

true

Question 10

Under the Daubert standard, what is the lynchpin to admissibility

Answer 10

Reliability