Given the fundamental principle of freedom of religion, it follows that the Amish have the same legal rights and responsibilities as any other citizen, therefore they can serve on juries. But in practical terms, it would be very unusual for them to do so. They don't live in high crime areas, and they have their own ways to deal with social transgression in their community.
To serve on a jury Answer 2 But I can serve on a jury and I'm not a US citizen. I'm British and serve on juries in the UK. My bad. Should have said serve on juries in the US.
no
women, native americans, and non-landowners
They do ! I live in a medium-sized town in the UK, and I've been called for jury duty three times !
Amish are called Amish because the founder of it was Jacob Ammann
Yes, there are there of many Amish people.
they serve on juries
No. There are no Amish communities in NJ.
In "To Kill a Mockingbird," African Americans are not allowed to serve on juries in Alabama during that time period. The exclusion of African Americans from juries was a common practice in many Southern states at that time.
Atticus explains that he feels it's because they're not part of the average run of people, but also highlights that Miss Maudie can't serve on juries because she's a woman. He underscores the importance of serving on juries as a civic duty despite biases and prejudices.
Not all Amish people have to be white. This is because some other people can be adopted or converted into the Amish way of life.
A citizen has the duty to vote and to serve on juries.