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Describe the role of a petit jury in the U.S. legal system.

A petit jury is a jury for felonies in state court.
A petit jury is a small group of people who decide whether or not to try someone for a crime.
A petit jury is a jury for civil cases in federal court.
A petit jury is a group of people who decide the outcome of a criminal trial.

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A petit jury is a small group of people who decide whether or not to try someone for a crime.
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