How does trial by jury ensure due process for citizens in court?(1 point)

Responses

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

It ensures that all people have access to legal counsel.
It ensures that all people have access to legal counsel.

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 protects citizens from self-incrimination.

1 answer

The correct response is:

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

This aspect of jury trials helps to ensure due process by involving a group of peers in the decision-making process, which promotes fairness and prevents potential biases that might come from a single judge.