Which of the Following Is a True Comparison Between Judges

question 79

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a true comparison between judges and juries?

• A)Because juries do not give a reason for their verdicts (as judges are required to do), they retain a flexibility that is denied to judges.
• B)Because judges do not give a reason for their verdicts (as juries are required to do), they retain a flexibility that is denied to juries.
• C)Because neither judges nor juries are required to give a reason for their verdicts, they both retain a high degree of flexibility.
• D)Because both judges and juries are required to give a reason for their verdicts, both are equally inflexible.

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Definitions:

Agenda-Setting Theory

A communication theory that suggests mass media has the power to determine which issues are considered important in public and political discourse.

Gatekeeper

A gatekeeper is an individual or entity responsible for controlling access to information, resources, or markets, often acting as a filtering or deciding factor.

Two-Step Flow Theory

Explains that media can also influence early adopters of new ideas (called “opinion leaders”) who filter the content through their own interpretations and then pass it on to influence certain groups of publics.

Early Adopters

describes individuals or businesses who use or adopt new products, services, or technologies before the majority of the population, often influencing trends and market acceptance.