Date of Defense

Spring 3-20-1978

Department

Political Science

First Advisor

Peter Renstrom, Political Science

Keywords

trials, American Judiciary, voir dire, peremptory challenge, federal jury selection, representativeness of jury

Abstract

The purpose of this honors paper is to examine the American jury system. Although the jury system has existed for many centuries, it remains an anomaly. This essay will consider the problems surrounding the jury system and assess reform proposals.

Access Setting

Honors Thesis-Campus Only

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