discussion

Explain the legal term voir dire, its origins, and its purposes.

Detail the process of voir dire, and distinguish between peremptory and discretionary strikes of potential jury members.

Provide an opinion of whether or not the process of voir dire serves its stated ends.

Create improvements in the current system of voir dire to ensure fair and impartial jurors for criminal trials.

Explain whether or not a defendant is entitled to a “fair” or a perfect jury.

Distinguish between peremptory strikes of jurors vs. strikes for cause of potential jurors.