The Questioning of Prospective Jurors by the Prosecution and Defense

question 71

Multiple Choice

The questioning of prospective jurors by the prosecution and defense in order to determine their appropriateness to sit on a jury is termed:

• A) venire.
• B) voir dire.
• C) nolle prosequi.
• D) jury array.

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Definitions:

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Defamation of Character

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Rogers' Protection Motivation Theory

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