In the Context of Jury Deliberations,what Is Meant by the "Two-Thirds-Majority

question 50

Multiple Choice

In the context of jury deliberations,what is meant by the "two-thirds-majority" scheme?

• A)Two-thirds of all people asked refuse to serve on a jury.
• B)Two out of three times,judges have to agree with the jury's decision.
• C)A jury needs to necessarily consist of two-thirds women and two-thirds minorities.
• D)The jury verdict is usually the alternative favored by at least two-thirds of the jurors at the outset.

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