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Who is not allowed to serve on a jury in Alabama in To Kill a Mockingbird?
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.
Can lawyers serve on juries?
No, lawyers cannot serve on juries because they are considered to have specialized knowledge that could potentially influence the outcome of a trial.
What is One responsability only for the US citizens?
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.
Could women serve on juries during the 1800s?
no
How many people serve on a grand jury in Alabama?
In Alabama, a grand jury typically consists of 12 to 18 members. These jurors are responsible for reviewing evidence and determining whether there is sufficient cause to bring criminal charges. Grand juries in Alabama meet periodically and can return indictments based on their findings.
What is atticus answer when jem asks why don't people like us and miss Maudie ever sit on juries?
Yes, Jem is observing that the people he sees on juries don't live in the town - they live in the country. Because they live in the country, the people from town don't really know the people sitting on the jury. At this time (similar to how it works today), there was a box or a list of names of the people living in Maycomb County, and juries are selected randomly. However, at this time, the names of women and African-Americans were not included on this list that jury members were selected from. If people had a legitimate reason to not serve on the jury, they could sometimes be excused
How do citizens accept responsibility fo protecting others sixth amendment?
they serve on juries
When were women allowed to serve on juries in all 50 states?
Women were allowed to serve on juries in all 50 states by 1975, following the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Taylor v. Louisiana, which ruled that excluding women from juries violated the 14th Amendment's Equal Protection Clause. Prior to this, various states had different laws regarding women's jury service, with some allowing it as early as the late 19th century. The gradual acceptance across the country culminated in the recognition of women's rights to serve on juries nationwide.
What can a U.S. citizen do in America that a non citizen cannot do?
A citizen has the duty to vote and to serve on juries.
What were the responsibilities of a colonial citizen?
They had to work for the common good, they had to serve on juries, they became members of the militia, and they supported education.
What kind of trial can a juror be asked to hear?
They can be asked to serve on both criminal juries and civil juries - occasionally on Grand Juries. Actually you may never know, until such time as you are selected from the jury pool and ushered into the courtroom for Voire Dire and the judge tells you the nature of the case that will be tried there. .
What were the basic responsibilities of the colonial citizen?
They had to work for the common good, they had to serve on juries, they became members of the militia, and they supported education.
