CJ-207 5-3 Module Five Quiz
Course: The United States Judicial System
1. What type of discretion does the jury have in interpreting evidence and establishing
the facts of a case? Select one.
a. No discretion.
b. Discretion as enumerated by the judge.
c. Limited discretion.
d. Virtually unlimited discretion.
Answer: D- Virtually unlimited discretion.
2. What happens when a jury is unable to reach a unanimous verdict? Select one.
a. A mistrial is declared.
b. The jury is held in contempt of court.
c. The verdict is decided by the majority.
d. The defendant is declared not guilty.
Answer: A- A mistrial is declared.
3. In what manner is a jury’s question most commonly posed to a witness? Select one.
a. The jury foreman asks the witness directly.
b. The prosecution asks the witness on behalf of the jury.
c. The juror with the question asks the witness directly.
d. The judge asks the witness on behalf of the jury.
Answer: D- The judge asks the witness on behalf of the jury.
4. What ruling came from the suit filed by Edward Bushell in England in 1670? Select
one.
a. Juries can be overruled by a judge.
b. Jurors cannot be bribed.
