Despite the Fact That Dissenting Jurors Often Adopt the Majority

question 54

Multiple Choice

Despite the fact that dissenting jurors often adopt the majority point of view, unanimous verdicts are desirable because this requirement encourages jurors to consider the evidence more carefully and

• A) the majority may change their minds as to how guilty the defendant is.
• B) the minority prolongs productive deliberation.
• C) try to debunk false testimonies.
• D) the majority will then be more confident in their verdict.

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Definitions:

Inflation

The frequency at which the all-encompassing costs of goods and services heighten, eroding financial purchasing capability.

Unemployment Rate

The percentage of the labor force that is jobless and actively looking for work.

Phillips Curve

An economic concept that depicts an inverse relationship between the rate of unemployment and the rate of inflation.

Central Bank

An institution that manages a country's currency, money supply, and interest rates, oversee the commercial banking system, and provides financial services to the government.