Tommy Is a Juror in a Case Where There Is

question 35

Multiple Choice

Tommy is a juror in a case where there is ample evidence of the defendant's guilt. However, Tommy believes that the system is imposing harsh sentences for that specific crime and does not want to participate in it. He tells other jurors they should vote the defendant not guilty. Tommy is engaging in ______.

• A) challenge for cause
• B) nullification
• C) peremptory challenge
• D) jury tampering

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