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Why is it important for people to serve on juries when called upon to do so

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It is important that citizens serve on juries and testify in courts because the Constitution guarantees citizens the right to a trial by jury of their peers. For our system of justice to function, citizens must fulfill their duty to serve on juries and appear as witnesses.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the U.S you have to be at least 18 and you can only be excused if you are deaf or blind, are mentally challenged, you have a criminal record, you’re a peace officer, lawyer or even social worker or if you are fighting a illness.

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