Definition
In a jury trial, jurors hear evidence, receive legal instructions, deliberate, and return a verdict.
Political Dictionary
Jury Trial
A jury trial uses citizens to decide disputed facts.
Why It Matters
It protects public participation and limits concentrated judicial power.
How It Works
The judge manages legal questions while jurors decide facts.
History
Jury trial rights derive from English tradition and the Sixth and Seventh Amendments.
Example
A jury determines liability and damages in a civil case.
Common Misconceptions
- Every case has a jury right.
- Jurors decide the law without instruction.
- A jury verdict can never be reviewed.
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