LAWS 4802 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Jury Trial, Peremptory Challenge, Fundamental Justice

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80 questions multiple-choice, true, or false, and short answer. Chapter 4- the meaning and purpose of challenge for cause pg. 84- 94 13. Chapter 5- succeeding in obtaining challenge for cause pg. 95- 150 15. Chapter 6- the mechanics of the challenge for cause pg. 151- 161 18. Chapter 7- the triers of the challenge for cause pg. 162-164 20. Chapter 8- the trial of the truth of the challenge for cause pg. 1. 1 the purpose and role of the jury. Trial by jury is a fundamental part of our criminal justice system. Jury- is one of the great protectors of the citizens because it is composed of 12 persons who collectively express the common sense of the community. They give a human side to criminal trial. The jury- serves collective or social interests in addition to protecting the individual. It advances social purpose by acting as a vehicle of public education and lending the weight of the community standard to trial verdicts.