Question

The following illustration shows a jury summons. Why are citizens obligated to serve on jury duty?

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Responses

A
to protect the constitutional right to be tried by one’s peers
to protect the constitutional right to be tried by one’s peers

B
to guarantee courts provide probable cause
to guarantee courts provide probable cause

C
to guarantee court hearings remain public
to guarantee court hearings remain public

D
to protect the constitutional right to confront one’s accuser

Answer 1

A

Serving on a jury protects the constitutional right to be tried by a jury of one's peers (a Sixth Amendment right in criminal cases, and the Seventh Amendment in many civil cases), ensuring impartial citizen fact-finders in the justice system.