Jury Selection Process and Challenges

The video explains the jury selection process, emphasizing that it is more about eliminating jurors than selecting them. It covers the use of jury questionnaires, the impact of pre-trial publicity, and the general voir dire process. The video also details how jurors are eliminated through challenges for cause and peremptory challenges, ultimately leading to the final selection of jurors and alternates.

What is the primary focus of the jury selection process?

• Maximizing the number of jurors

• Eliminating unsuitable jurors

• Ensuring diversity in the jury

• Selecting the most qualified jurors

What is the purpose of the jury questionnaire?

• To evaluate the jurors' financial status

• To understand potential biases of jurors

• To assess the jurors' physical fitness

• To determine the jurors' educational background

How does pre-trial publicity potentially affect jurors?

• It can bias their opinions about the case

• It makes them more knowledgeable about the case

• It encourages them to serve as jurors

• It helps them understand legal procedures

What is the purpose of the general questioning of jurors?

• To evaluate their communication skills

• To assess their ability to remain impartial

• To determine their interest in the case

• To test their legal knowledge

What is a challenge for cause?

• A method to select jurors based on their skills

• A way to eliminate jurors for specific reasons

• A process to increase the number of jurors

• A technique to train jurors for the trial

What is a peremptory challenge?

• A challenge that requires a specific reason

• A challenge that is used to select alternates

• A challenge that can be used without any reason

• A challenge that is based on the juror's race

How many peremptory challenges does each side get in this case?

• 20

• 15

• 10

• 5

What is the final number of jurors who will listen to the case?

• 12

• 6

• 8

• 10

How many alternates are typically included in the jury?

• 6 to 8

• 1 to 2

• 2 to 4

• 4 to 6

Who is the case being judged against?

• George Zimmerman

• Michael Johnson

• John Doe

• Jane Smith