The Jury (VCE SSCE Legal Studies): Quizzes
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What year was the Magna Carta established?
What year was the Magna Carta established?
1215
How many jurors comprise a criminal jury in Victoria?
How many jurors comprise a criminal jury in Victoria?
12 jurors
Are juries used for sentencing in criminal cases?
Are juries used for sentencing in criminal cases?
No, judges alone decide sentences
Which professionals are ineligible to serve on juries?
Which professionals are ineligible to serve on juries?
Lawyers, judges, and police officers
What does the jury determine in a criminal trial?
What does the jury determine in a criminal trial?
Questions of fact
Can jurors research the case on the internet?
Can jurors research the case on the internet?
No, it is strictly prohibited
For murder charges, what type of verdict is required?
For murder charges, what type of verdict is required?
Unanimous verdict (all 12)
From what source are jurors randomly selected?
From what source are jurors randomly selected?
Electoral roll
How does collective decision-making benefit the jury system?
How does collective decision-making benefit the jury system?
It reduces impact of individual bias
What is a key weakness regarding jury verdicts?
What is a key weakness regarding jury verdicts?
No reasons given so bias undetectable