Did You Know?
Jurors can help decide if someone is guilty!
What Is a Jury?
A jury is a group of jurors.
Why Are Jurors Important?
Jurors help make fair choices in court.
What Jurors Do
They listen to stories in court.
They think about what they heard.
They talk with each other.
They make a choice together.
They tell the court their choice.
They help keep things fair for all.
More About Jurors
Long ago, people had to decide things by themselves. Then, they made juries to help. Now, jurors are part of the law. They help keep the peace.
Jurors help us in our lives. They help decide if rules were broken. This helps keep our town safe and fair.
In the future, jurors will still be needed. They will help with new laws and rules. Jurors will always be a big part of our court.
How Topics Connect
graph TD
A["Jury"] --> B["Sworn Body of People"]
B --> C["Jurors"]
A --> D["Hears Evidence"]
D --> E["Makes Findings of Fact"]
E --> F["Renders Verdict"]
A --> G["Petit Jury"]
G --> H["Up to 15 People"]
A --> I["Grand Jury"]
I --> J["16 to 23 Jurors"]
What Do These Words Mean?
jury:A group of people chosen to listen to a case in court and make a decision.
jurors:The people who are part of the jury.
verdict:The decision made by the jury about a case.
indictments:Formal charges or accusations of a crime.
petit jury:A small jury that decides on a case in a trial.
