Jury Duty Quiz

What is the definition of 'acquittal'?

• A formal declaration that someone is guilty of a crime.

• A formal declaration that someone is not guilty of a crime.

• A process of selecting a jury for a trial.

• A penalty imposed by a court.

What is a jury and what does the term acquittal mean?

• A group of people who decide the outcome of a trial; a decision that someone is not guilty

• A single judge; a decision that someone is guilty

• A group of lawyers; a punishment for a crime

• A police officer; a type of evidence

What is the role of a jury in a trial?

• To decide the sentence

• To decide the guilt or innocence

• To provide legal advice

• To represent the defendant

Which of the following is NOT a reason for exemption from jury duty?

• Being a police officer

• Being a practicing lawyer

• Being a teacher

• Having a mental disability

Who is eligible to be a juror in Canada?

• Only lawyers

• All Canadian citizens over 18

• Only government officials

• Only people with legal experience

What is the term for the jury's decision in a trial?

• Verdict

• Sentence

• Judgment

• Conclusion

Who cannot serve as a juror due to their profession?

• Teachers

• Doctors

• Practicing lawyers

• Engineers

What must prospective jurors do when they receive a summons?

• Ignore it

• Comply with it

• Appeal it

• Delay it

What is the role of the judge in a trial?

• To decide the verdict

• To present evidence

• To pronounce the sentence

• To defend the accused

Which of the following is a valid reason to be excused from jury duty?

• Traveling for vacation

• Serious illness

• Disliking courtrooms

• Having a busy work schedule