Which of the Following Is a Reason Why Voir Dire

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a reason why voir dire in capital cases takes longer and is more expensive than voir dire in non-capital cases?

• A) the increased number of peremptory challenges allowed in capital cases
• B) the increased number of jurors who are likely to be dismissed for cause
• C) the increased number of jurors who try to disqualify themselves
• D) in some jurisdictions, the need to select jurors for both the guilt and penalty phase of the trial
• E) all of the above

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Definitions:

Trait Theory

A perspective in psychology that focuses on the identification and measurement of specific personality characteristics and how they differ among individuals.

Stability

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Reciprocal Determinism

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