The Phrase 'Charging the Jury' Refers To

question 30

Multiple Choice

The phrase 'charging the jury' refers to:

• A)the trial judge's explanation to the jury about the nature of their role before commencement of trial.
• B)the trial judge's directions to the jury concerning matters of law during the course of a trial.
• C)the trial judge excusing the jury so it can retire and deliberate on a verdict.
• D)a challenge against a jury member by one of the parties prior to the trial.

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