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How many challenges for cause may be made by the prosecution and the defense in a felony criminal trial?

A) five
B) ten
C) fifteen
D) an unlimited number

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The privilege against self-incrimination is found in the _____ Amendment.

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It is not enough that evidence is relevant, it must also be _____.

Neither prosecutors nor defense attorneys may use peremptory challenges to eliminate potential jurors on the basis of

The voir dire process provides a way for prosecutors and defense attorneys to begin developing rapport with potential jurors.

Researchers find that many jurors make a preliminary decision with regard to the outcome of a case after hearing opening statements.

What is another name for trial juries?

Criminal trials start with two presumptions: the presumption of innocence and the presumption of

Summarize some of the basic rules of evidence.

Which of the following provides the best example of hearsay evidence?

Alternative jurors replace regular jurors who disagree with the majority during deliberations.

The venire is the master jury list.

The first step in jury selection is the compilation of the _____ jury list.

What type of research do jury consultants use to profile jurors?

An attorney's use of peremptory challenges cannot be scrutinized by the courts.

When citizens are selected to be in a jury pool, they will be notified via a(n) _____, a document that commands these selected citizens to appear at the courthouse for jury duty.

What is the process for summoning jurors? What constitutional limitations have been established for this process?

What are three options available to a trial judge to manage prejudicial pretrial publicity?

What case replaced Frye regarding the admissibility of scientific testimony?

The primary purpose of the jury is to prevent oppression by the government.