Question

In a short paragraph, explain the role of the jury in administering justice. Include details about how the jury operates during the trial.

Answer 1

A jury ensures that a case is tried fairly. They hear the evidence presented during the trial, deliberate, and reach a verdict. A jury decides whether the defendant is guilty or innocent. If guilty, the jury recommends a sentence to the judge. Sentences can include community service time, a fine, prison time, or in some states death.

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Answer 2

The jury listens to the evidence during a trial, decides what facts the evidence has established, and draws inferences from those facts to form the basis for their decision.

Step-by-step explanation:

The jury decides whether a defendant is "guilty" or "not guilty" in criminal cases, and "liable" or "not liable" in civil cases.