Which of the Following Is One Reason Judges' Instructions Tend

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is one reason judges' instructions tend to have little impact on jurors?

• A) The instructions typically come before the evidence is presented,increasing the likelihood that the jurors will forget them.
• B) The jurors often find the instructions incomprehensible,leading to misunderstandings and confusion.
• C) The jurors frequently consider the instructions to be irrelevant to the trial,leading them to experience reactance.
• D) The jurors generally prefer to avoid jury nullification.

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