Which of the Following Is True of a Trial by Jury

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of a trial by jury?

• A) Juries are used in all civil and criminal cases.
• B) Federal law does not specify the types of cases that can be tried by juries.
• C) The right of trial by jury is guaranteed in both criminal and civil cases.
• D) In most states, a jury's decision need not be unanimous, but must be based on a simple majority.
• E) Federal law specifies that juries for criminal cases must be made up of twelve jurors.

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Definitions:

Initial Directors

Initial directors are the first members of a corporation's board of directors, appointed at the time of incorporation to serve until the first shareholders' meeting.

Incorporator

The individual or entity responsible for creating and filing the necessary documentation to legally form a corporation with the state.

De Facto Corporation

A business entity that operates as if it were a corporation although it has not completed the legal formalities for incorporation, and may be treated as a corporation by courts.

De Jure Corporation

A corporation that has fully complied with all legal requirements for its establishment, and thus has legal recognition.