Justice and the Legal System · Justice and Ethics

The Jury System

Analyzing the strengths and weaknesses of using ordinary citizens to decide legal outcomes.

Key Questions

  1. 1Who should decide the guilt of a person: a judge or a group of peers?
  2. 2Can a jury ever be truly impartial and free of bias?
  3. 3Should jury service be mandatory for all citizens?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9C7K04
Year: Year 7
Subject: Civics & Citizenship
Unit: Justice and the Legal System
Period: Justice and Ethics

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