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Persuasive Text - Article: In Defense of the Jury System

Question 7 • Literacy and Comprehension B (WHS)

Think critically about the photo below. List 5 questions you might have for a potential juror if you were the lawyer choosing jurors.

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1. Do you have any personal beliefs that would make it hard for you to judge this case fairly? 2. Have you or someone close to you ever been involved in a criminal trial? 3. Would taking an oath on the Bible influence how seriously you view your duty as a juror? 4. Can you listen to the evidence objectively without already assuming guilt or innocence? 5. Is there any reason you might favor one side over the other before hearing the facts?

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