Question

a) The two main types of juries in Texas have different roles. Grand juries are responsible for deciding whether to ____________ a suspect. A trial jury has the responsibility of finding a charged person guilty beyond a reasonable doubt or not guilty. b) Trial by one's peers is a constitutional right, but it is an imperfect system that can lead to wrongful convictions. This fact is especially problematic in a state like Texas that may impose _________.

Answer 1

Answer: a. indict

b. the death penalty

Step-by-step explanation:

Grand Jury is made up of between 16 to 23 people and decides if a suspect should be put on trial. The suspect is indicted if there is probable cause. During the legal proceedings involving a grand jury, the public, defendants and their legal counsel are not present.

Trial Jury or a petit jury is made up of between 6 to 12 people and decide on a guilty or not-guilty verdict after listening to legal counsel argue for or against a defendant.

Death penalty or capital punishment is allowed in some states including Texas. It is reserved for the gravest crimes like capital homicide which includes murder for hire. However, there are also cases where defendants have been wrongly convicted and freed while awaiting the death penalty. Could you imagine if they had already been executed?