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.
Recommended Citation
Penrose, Christopher M., "The American Jury System: Problems and Panaceas" (1978). Honors Theses. 622.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/honors_theses/622
Access Setting
Honors Thesis-Campus Only
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