When a Jury Is Unable to Reach a Unanimous Verdict

question 31

Multiple Choice

When a jury is unable to reach a unanimous verdict, ______.

• A) the verdict is decided by the majority
• B) the jury is held in contempt of court
• C) the defendant is declared not guilty
• D) a mistrial is declared

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Definitions:

Circular Flow Model

An economic model that depicts how money flows through the economy between households and firms through markets for goods and services and for labor.

Money Flows

The movement of money between different sectors of the economy, including households, businesses, and governments, influencing economic activity.

Central Planning

An economic system where production, investment, prices, and incomes are determined centrally by a government.

Coordination Problem

A situation in economics where parties struggle to choose their actions optimally due to a lack of information about the other parties' plans or decisions.