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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