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Regular citizens have a crucial role in the justice system. Serving on a jury is a civic responsibility and jurors make some of the most important decisions in the legal process. Readers will learn about the right to an impartial jury, the deliberation process, groundbreaking cases, and much more.
2) Jury duty
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""Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces jury duty to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--Provided by publisher"--
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By entrusting a jury of ordinary and impartial citizens to decide the outcome of lawsuits, the Seventh Amendment removed the power from judges, who could potentially be swayed and corrupted. It levels the playing field, guaranteeing that each citizen's voice and interests carry as much weight as that of a wealthy individual, major corporation, or powerful government. The historical context that motivated the drafting and passage of this amendment...
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"The Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects people who have been accused of crimes. It ensures American citizens can receive a "speedy and public trial . . . by an impartial jury." It also ensures that trials will be held in the state in which the alleged crime occurred. Perhaps most significant, the Sixth Amendment says people have a right to a lawyer, even if they can't afford it. The Seventh Amendment extends the right to a trial by...
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"In this book, readers will learn about one of the important and necessary duties of active citizens. What is jury duty? How does it work? Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more. Compelling questions encourage further inquiry"--
11) Trial by jury
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Examines jury trials, discussing their history, function, procedures, and significance in society.
13) The jury system
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Traces the history of the jury system in the United States and discusses the modern process with emphasis on such topics as deliberation and verdicts and proposals for reform.
17) The grand jury
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Explains how the American grand jury system operates and some of the abuses of this system, using classic cases as illustrations.
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The Constitution of the United States lists many rights for citizens. A fair trial by jury is one of those rights. A jury is made up of people from the place where the crime happened. These jurors are picked from a pool of citizens. Jurors hear evidence and receive directions from the judge for the case. After hearing the case, jurors decide if a person is guilty or innocent. In some cases, jurors also decide the punishment. This book will explore...
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