What Are Peremptory Challenges

question 53

Multiple Choice

What are peremptory challenges?

• A) challenges by which a potential juror may be dismissed by either the prosecution or the defense without assignment of reason.
• B) challenges to remove a potential juror because of his or her inability to render a fair and impartial decision in a case.
• C) challenges to remove a judge from an assigned case due to bias.
• D) challenges to the prosecution's motion to strike a juror based on age, sex, race, or religion.

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Definitions:

Beneficence

The ethical principle of doing good, demonstrating kindness, and helping others.

Nonmaleficence

A fundamental principle in ethics, especially in healthcare, focusing on not causing harm to others.

Autonomy

The capacity to make an informed, uncoerced decision independently.

Ethical Agency

The capability to act based on moral principles and to make decisions that reflect ethical considerations.