Question

Which statement best describes the meaning of the phrase “a jury of peers”?


Defendants are entitled to be judged by juries comprising people of the same demographic.

Defendants must be judged by people who can demonstrate their similarity to the accused.

Juries cannot be limited to only certain groups of people.

Juries must meet certain demographic minimums for people of different races.

Answer 1

"Juries cannot be limited to only certain groups of people."

Explanation: "A jury of peers" means the jury should be drawn from the community and not exclude groups arbitrarily (e.g., by race, gender, religion). It does not require jurors to match the defendant’s demographics exactly or impose demographic quotas.