Question

Question
How does trial by jury ensure due process for citizens in court?(1 point)
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It ensures that all people have access to legal counsel.
It ensures that all people have access to legal counsel.

It protects citizens from self-incrimination.
It protects citizens from self-incrimination.

It ensures that members of the public decide the guilt of the accused, not a single judge.
It ensures that members of the public decide the guilt of the accused, not a single judge.

It ensures that the accused is given a speedy trial.
It ensures that the accused is given a speedy trial.

Answer 1

It ensures that members of the public decide the guilt of the accused, not a single judge.

This gives defendants a peer-based decision, helping protect fairness and impartiality in the legal process.