Twelve Angry Men Quiz Flashcards
What is a grand jury?
Federal cases, treason, espionage, assassination of top level government officials
What is a civil jury?
Handles money issues
What is a criminal jury?
crime and punishment cases, handle state/local matters vs. federal
What does “I Plead the Fifth” mean?
Grants a person the right to bypass a question during the trial that is self-incriminating
What is double jeopardy and what amendment is it from?
5th Amendment, you cannot be tried for the same case twice
What is the 6th Amendment?
Accused criminals have the right to a trial that is speedy, public (not secret), and fair (SPF)
True or False: The accused is promised a jury of his peer.
False.
What is the 7th Amendment?
Guarantees a trial by jury in most cases( not in maritime law and other cases)
What is the 8th Amendment?
Outlaws any cruel and unusual punishments (excessive fines and bail)
What are the three purposes of a jury?
To listen to the case and make a fair judgment, to ensure the democratic process, to consider all evidence carefully
What does “voir dire” mean? What does it refer to?
Anglo-French term meaning “to speak the truth”. It refers to jury selection
What is a peer?
Someone who represents you in multiple ways: gender, educational level, hobbies/interests/ race/ ethnicity, religious background, political leaning, age, family background, current family situation, socio-economic class, etc
What are the four points of the 5th Amendment?
Do not have to testify against yourself, double jeopardy, due process (cannot deprive them of their life, liberty, or property), eminent domain (cannot seize private property with compensation but without the owner’s permission)
