FINAL EXAM FBS 154 QUESTIONS AND
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How effective is scientific jury selection? Give some examples of this process. - ANSWER The scientific
jury selection is effective because it can be a helpful moderate predictive of verdicts. For example, the
attitudes of someone that is well educated might place greater weight on DNA evidence found, so in this
case, the defense would want educated jurors to be underrepresented in the jury
The last opportunity for questioning a witness is given to the _____ attorney during _____ examination. -
ANSWER defense; recross
Venire refers to a(n): - ANSWER group of prospective jurors who came to court.
In civil cases, the standard of proof for being held liable is _____, while in criminal cases, it is _____. -
ANSWER preponderance of the evidence; beyond a reasonable doubt
several broad personality tendencies somewhat associated with jury verdicts. - ANSWER Locus of
control, Authoritarianism, Belief in a just world
Iris works as a trial consultant. When helping the attorney during voir dire, she is likely to use _____
analysis to gather additional information about the potential jurors. - ANSWER social media
According to the text, which one of the following statements about jury selection is INCORRECT? -
ANSWER There are strong correlations between jurors' sociodemographic characteristics and their
verdicts.
The fundamental idea behind challenges for cause is that - ANSWER some jurors may not be able to
render an impartial verdict based only on evidence and law.
Comparing two high-profile cases that used scientific jury selection, the "Harrisburg Seven" in
Pennsylvania in 1972 and the O. J. Simpson trial in 1995, most people who know the cases would say
that: - ANSWER both cases demonstrate the importance of scientific jury selection.
,Voir dire allows attorneys: - ANSWER and judges to question potential jurors to determine their
acceptability to serve on a jury.
A juror that scores high on measures of authoritarianism would be least likely to convict a - ANSWER
police officer accused of using excessive force.
Compensatory damages are meant to: - ANSWER compensate the plaintiff for losses.
An attorney may use a peremptory challenge to: - ANSWER dismiss a potential juror without giving a
reason.
Studies testing the effectiveness of judge's instructions to the jury to disregard pretrial publicity have
found: - ANSWER no effect of such instructions on jurors' decision making in passing a guilty verdict
Just like early juries, modern juries are intended to be _____; unlike early juries, modern juries are
intended to be _____. - ANSWER representative; impartial
How does inadmissible evidence influence jurors' decision making? - ANSWER If jurors hear inadmissible
evidence it is very hard for them to disregard it while making a decision. They are told to ignore all types
of inadmissible evidence but the ironic process plays a role in their decision making, they will think more
about it because they are trying to not think about it.
Research on inadmissible evidence indicates that: - ANSWER neither judges nor jurors are able to
disregard inadmissible evidence.
jury nullification - ANSWER At times, juries deliberately decide to ignore, disregard, or go beyond the law
because doing otherwise would violate the moral conscience of the community.
most strongly correlated with jury verdicts? - ANSWER The strength of evidence.
In court, all of the following pieces of information can be considered impeachment evidence, EXCEPT for
the defendant's - ANSWER history of multiple premarital affairs
, Which one of the following states requires judges to pre-instruct juries? - ANSWER Arizona
If you were a defendant accused of marijuana possession, your best bet is to choose a trial by _____; but
if you were accused of rape, _____. - ANSWER jury; neither a judge nor a jury would be lenient
factors that are likely to lead to a hung jury - ANSWER -unanimous decision rules
-Ambiguity of the evidence
-skills of the attorneys
informational influence - ANSWER The process by which jurors change their opinions because of
compelling arguments from other jurors
With regard to research on inadmissible evidence, which one of the following statements is INCORRECT?
- ANSWER The judge's instructions to disregard inadmissible evidence have no effect on jurors' decisions.
Compared with 12-person juries, 6-person juries, on average: - ANSWER reach verdicts that are less
predictable.
Which of the following is NOT a stage in the deliberation process? - ANSWER Closed conflict.
Which of the following represents the leniency bias in jury decision making? - ANSWER Evenly split juries
are more likely to acquit.
Research on expert testimony's effect on jurors finds that the most persuasive testimony meets all of the
following criteria, - ANSWER It is clear.,
it is not contradicted by testimony from another expert,
It is specific to the issues of the case.
For centuries, English law dictated that a jury should have _____ people. In the United States, the
minimum constitutionally allowed number of jurors currently is ____ - ANSWER 12; 6
VERIFIED ANSWERS|100%
CORRECT|GRADE A+
How effective is scientific jury selection? Give some examples of this process. - ANSWER The scientific
jury selection is effective because it can be a helpful moderate predictive of verdicts. For example, the
attitudes of someone that is well educated might place greater weight on DNA evidence found, so in this
case, the defense would want educated jurors to be underrepresented in the jury
The last opportunity for questioning a witness is given to the _____ attorney during _____ examination. -
ANSWER defense; recross
Venire refers to a(n): - ANSWER group of prospective jurors who came to court.
In civil cases, the standard of proof for being held liable is _____, while in criminal cases, it is _____. -
ANSWER preponderance of the evidence; beyond a reasonable doubt
several broad personality tendencies somewhat associated with jury verdicts. - ANSWER Locus of
control, Authoritarianism, Belief in a just world
Iris works as a trial consultant. When helping the attorney during voir dire, she is likely to use _____
analysis to gather additional information about the potential jurors. - ANSWER social media
According to the text, which one of the following statements about jury selection is INCORRECT? -
ANSWER There are strong correlations between jurors' sociodemographic characteristics and their
verdicts.
The fundamental idea behind challenges for cause is that - ANSWER some jurors may not be able to
render an impartial verdict based only on evidence and law.
Comparing two high-profile cases that used scientific jury selection, the "Harrisburg Seven" in
Pennsylvania in 1972 and the O. J. Simpson trial in 1995, most people who know the cases would say
that: - ANSWER both cases demonstrate the importance of scientific jury selection.
,Voir dire allows attorneys: - ANSWER and judges to question potential jurors to determine their
acceptability to serve on a jury.
A juror that scores high on measures of authoritarianism would be least likely to convict a - ANSWER
police officer accused of using excessive force.
Compensatory damages are meant to: - ANSWER compensate the plaintiff for losses.
An attorney may use a peremptory challenge to: - ANSWER dismiss a potential juror without giving a
reason.
Studies testing the effectiveness of judge's instructions to the jury to disregard pretrial publicity have
found: - ANSWER no effect of such instructions on jurors' decision making in passing a guilty verdict
Just like early juries, modern juries are intended to be _____; unlike early juries, modern juries are
intended to be _____. - ANSWER representative; impartial
How does inadmissible evidence influence jurors' decision making? - ANSWER If jurors hear inadmissible
evidence it is very hard for them to disregard it while making a decision. They are told to ignore all types
of inadmissible evidence but the ironic process plays a role in their decision making, they will think more
about it because they are trying to not think about it.
Research on inadmissible evidence indicates that: - ANSWER neither judges nor jurors are able to
disregard inadmissible evidence.
jury nullification - ANSWER At times, juries deliberately decide to ignore, disregard, or go beyond the law
because doing otherwise would violate the moral conscience of the community.
most strongly correlated with jury verdicts? - ANSWER The strength of evidence.
In court, all of the following pieces of information can be considered impeachment evidence, EXCEPT for
the defendant's - ANSWER history of multiple premarital affairs
, Which one of the following states requires judges to pre-instruct juries? - ANSWER Arizona
If you were a defendant accused of marijuana possession, your best bet is to choose a trial by _____; but
if you were accused of rape, _____. - ANSWER jury; neither a judge nor a jury would be lenient
factors that are likely to lead to a hung jury - ANSWER -unanimous decision rules
-Ambiguity of the evidence
-skills of the attorneys
informational influence - ANSWER The process by which jurors change their opinions because of
compelling arguments from other jurors
With regard to research on inadmissible evidence, which one of the following statements is INCORRECT?
- ANSWER The judge's instructions to disregard inadmissible evidence have no effect on jurors' decisions.
Compared with 12-person juries, 6-person juries, on average: - ANSWER reach verdicts that are less
predictable.
Which of the following is NOT a stage in the deliberation process? - ANSWER Closed conflict.
Which of the following represents the leniency bias in jury decision making? - ANSWER Evenly split juries
are more likely to acquit.
Research on expert testimony's effect on jurors finds that the most persuasive testimony meets all of the
following criteria, - ANSWER It is clear.,
it is not contradicted by testimony from another expert,
It is specific to the issues of the case.
For centuries, English law dictated that a jury should have _____ people. In the United States, the
minimum constitutionally allowed number of jurors currently is ____ - ANSWER 12; 6
