Question

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

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 gender
to remove a potential juror based on gender

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

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

Answer 1

To remove a potential juror who the attorney believes will be unfavorable (e.g., shows prejudice or bias) without having to give a formal reason. Note: peremptory strikes cannot be used to exclude jurors on the basis of race or gender.