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Is jury duty part of your duties as a US Citizen?

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Yes, and it is a privilege to get such an education by being seated on a jury.

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What is the role of the citizen democracy?

To vote, pay attention to the issues, and to take part as a citizen with things like jury duty.


What part of speech is duty?

Duties is a noun. It's the plural form of duty.


If you serve on jury is that your duty or your responsibility?

Serving jury duty is a civic responsibility citizens owe their communities. This service ensures the proper running of the judicial system which keeps disputes from becoming violent and keeps a criminal defendant's Constitutional right to a jury trial intact. It is not a right, because you cannot insist that on serving on a jury if you are not qualified. Even if you are qualified, you may not insist on staying on a jury against the rights of the parties in interest in the law suit or criminal prosecution should they want to dismiss you from the jury either for cause or on a peremptory challenge.


Does an employer have to pay an employee who missed two days work due to jury duty non union job?

Please post another question mentioning which state you're in...it makes a big difference. Under federal law, an employer does not have to pay you for jury duty. (However, some states including Colorado do require payment.) However, the employer cannot fire you or otherwise discipline you for the time off for jury duty. (Be aware, however, that if you're only on jury duty part of the day, you need to report to work the other part of the day.)


Why do citizen have to fulfill these duties?

because their part of the nation, and when their part they are like a family and when your a member its necessary to follow the duties of that nation for the well being, for the benefit of others and also to improve and for peace full living.


Why were Athenian juries so large?

Male Athenian citizens were paid to be a part of the jury of assembly because it was one of their duties of citizenship. While some men only sat on the jury occasionally, others used the jury as their source of income.


What happens if you miss jury duty?

If you miss jury duty without a valid excuse, you may be held in contempt of court, and a bench warrant could be issued for your arrest. This could lead to fines or imprisonment. It is important to follow through with your civic duty to avoid these consequences.


Why should citizens serve on jury duty and vote in elections?

The reasons why citizens should serve on jury duty and vote in elections is because our government is a democracy, and citizens must play an active role in a democracy.


What is it considered mans right and duty?

A persons rights and duties depend on the morals an ethical code of the culture of which they are a part. These can vary.


If you are related to a police officer can you be excused from jury duty?

Having a police officer relative is not a free ticket out of jury duty. It's not uncommon for a member of a jury pool to be asked, "Are you a police officer?" or "Are you related to a police officer?" as part of the voir dire screening process. If the pending trial is a criminal matter, either the defense or the prosecutor might ask you be excused. However, the case may be a civil one not involving the police, or the attorneys in the case might not think a police officer relative is a critical factor.In any event, you should show up as scheduled for jury duty when called. The court is unlikely to look kindly on you if you fail to appear because you have a police relative. Jury service is the duty of a citizen, and criminal penalties can be imposed if you refuse to serve.


What are Obama duties?

First ladies do not have an actual duty or specific job. Most take part in charities. Mrs.Obama's duties may include taking care of her children and supporting her husband. :)


What part of speech is jury?

Jury is a noun.