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Slave law of ownership.
They had no citizenship, they were property.
Only citizens could be on a jury.
Even after slavery was abolished, the basic rights of citizenship were not extended to include them for many years. They were given freedom of residency (the right to live here and not be owned), but not citizenship (the full rights of a member of the country)
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How did white southern leaders establish control over the freed blacks and keep the blacks under control?
The southern whites were in all the position of authority They were the law, the judge, the jury. There were no Black on the jury's there no Black in law enforcement and there were no Black lawyers. Establishing control was very easy.
Does a judge instruct a jury as to the law that applies in a case?
No. Where the jury acts, the jury acts as trier of fact only. The court routinely instructs the jury as to principles of law and their application, but the court, not the jury, determines the applicable law and how it is to be applied. In this, the jury has no discretion.
What happens if I miss my jury summons and fail to appear for jury duty?
If you miss your jury summons and fail to appear for jury duty, you may face legal consequences such as fines or even being held in contempt of court. It is important to follow the instructions on your jury summons and attend jury duty as required by law.
Who makes the final decision in the court of law the Judge or the Jury?
In a court of law, the final decision is typically made by the judge if it is a bench trial (no jury). In cases with a jury, the final decision is made collectively by the jury based on the evidence presented and the law as instructed by the judge.
Who kept law and order on the goldfields?
In Australia, it was the troopers and the traps who kept law and order. There was also a Gold Commissioner who oversaw the goldfields. However, in many cases, the traps could be bribed, and so there was very little real "law and order" being kept.
What is the province of the jury?
The jury determines questions of fact while the judge determines questions of law. The province of the jury is the pool of facts that they are deciding from exclusive of the law.
Can a jury nullify a law in a legal trial?
Yes, a jury has the power to nullify a law in a legal trial by choosing not to apply the law to the case before them, even if the evidence supports a guilty verdict. This is known as jury nullification.
What kept the fugitive slave law from being effective?
Abolitionists hid fugitive slaves in their homes.
What were laws the segregated blacks and whites?
The Jim Crow Law segregated the blacks & whites
How can a jury speak out against an unpopular law?
By acquitting a guilty defendant. This is known as "jury nullification."
What is the role of the judge in a jury trial?
In a jury trial, the jury determines what facts are true. The judge plays a referee and determines what is admissible at law, what law is relevant, and makes sure the trial is run by the rules. In a jury trial, the judge performs both roles.
What will happen to Narnia if the law is not kept?
If the law in Narnia is not kept, it will likely result in chaos, injustice, and instability in the kingdom. Without adherence to the law, there may be increased conflict, corruption, and exploitation of power, leading to a deterioration of the social order and the well-being of its inhabitants.
