Batson V.Kentucky (1986)

question 25

Multiple Choice

Batson v.Kentucky (1986)

• A)ruled unconstitutional the use of peremptory challenges to exclude a juror on the basis of race
• B)ruled unconstitutional the use of peremptory challenges to exclude a juror on the basis of gender
• C)ruled that jurors may not be removed by challenge for cause if they have general scruples against capital punishment
• D)ruled that the venire must be a "fair cross-section" of the community

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Definitions:

Excess Reserves

The banks' reserves over and above the required minimum that they choose to hold rather than loan out.

Depositors

People or organizations that deposit their funds into a bank to secure them and gain interest as time passes.

Borrowers

Individuals or entities that take funds from a lender under the agreement to pay back the principal amount along with interest.

Required Reserves

The dollar amount of reserves a bank is obligated by regulation to hold as cash in the bank’s vault or on account at the Fed.