Question

Why might an attorney utilize peremptory challenges?(1 point)
Responses

to remove a potential juror based on race
to remove a potential juror based on race

to remove a potential juror based on gender
to remove a potential juror based on gender

to remove a potential juror who exhibits prejudice or bias
to remove a potential juror who exhibits prejudice or bias

to remove a potential juror based on their residence in the community

Answer 1

to remove a potential juror who exhibits prejudice or bias

Explanation: Peremptory challenges let attorneys strike jurors without giving a reason, but they cannot be used to exclude jurors for discriminatory reasons (race, gender) under Batson v. Kentucky.