A Judge Reports That a Jury Was "Hung

question 12

Multiple Choice

A judge reports that a jury was "hung".What does the judge mean?

• A)That the jury could not reach a verdict.
• B)That the jury had waited an excessive amount of time before retiring for the evening.
• C)That the jury wanted to hang the prosecutor for unjustly charging the defendant.
• D)That the jury wanted to hang the defendant by imposing a heavy sentence.
• E)That the jury had waited an excessive amount of time before reaching a verdict.

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Definitions:

Sacred Narratives

Stories regarded as holy or divine within a culture, often foundational to religious beliefs and practices, explaining the origins, traditions, and values of a community.

Human Existence

The state or fact of living or existing as a human being.

Myths

Sacred narratives that explain the fundamentals of human existence- where we and everything in our world came from, why we are here, and where we are going.

Shamans

Spiritual healers and leaders within various indigenous cultures, known for their ability to mediate between the human and spiritual worlds.