Role Of The Jury (1) Flashcards
1
Q
What is the jury system?
A
Trial by peers
2
Q
What does the jury system provide an opportunity for?
A
Community participation
3
Q
What is the law applied in accordance to with a jury?
A
Community standards
4
Q
What does the jury act as?
A
An independent decision maker
5
Q
How is the jury a decider of facts
A
Makes a decision about which facts it believes to be true
6
Q
How do jurors take the job very seriously
A
Makes every effort to reach the right decision
7
Q
What must each juror make?
A
Their own decision without influence from other jurors