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Jury Selection

The process of choosing jurors for a trial.

6th Amendment

Provides the right to an impartial jury in federal criminal trials.

14th Amendment Due Process

Guarantees the right to an impartial jury in state criminal trials.

Impartial Jury

A jury that is fair and unbiased, ensuring a fair trial.

Jury of one’s peers

A jury composed of individuals from the same community as the defendant.

Representative Jury

A jury that reflects a cross-section of the community.

Equal Protection

The principle that all individuals must be treated equally under the law, referenced in the 14th and 5th Amendments.

Defendants' Rights

Ensures defendants have an equal chance to have a jury of their peers.

Public Participation in Justice

The equal opportunity for the public to engage in the judicial process.