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The Judicial Branch — Unit test

Question 9 • Fall 24 American Government/Civics IC

Lawyers are interviewing potential jurors for a trial in which a police officer is accused of stealing evidence.Which juror statement could show that a juror may not be able to treat the case fairly?

Answer
A
“I believe that stealing is always wrong, no matter what.”
B
“I do not normally read newspapers or watch the news.”
C
“My next-door neighbor is a police officer.”
D
“I do not trust police officers to keep me safe.”

Explanation

A juror who says they do not trust police officers may already have a strong bias against the police, which could affect how they judge a case involving an accused officer. That statement raises a concern about treating the defendant fairly. The other statements do not show the same direct prejudice about police officers or the case.

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