One Reason Judges' Instructions Tend to Have Little Impact on Jurors

question 17

Multiple Choice

One reason judges' instructions tend to have little impact on jurors is that

• 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 difficult to comprehend, leading to misunderstandings and confusion.
• C) the jurors frequently consider the instructions to be irrelevant to the trial, leading them to experience reactance.
• D) jurors usually try to avoid jury nullification.

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