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Jury Selection

• Intersection of Justice & Equality

Trial by Jury: Constitutional Clauses and Issues

• 6th Amendment: Guarantees an "Impartial Jury" for federal criminal trials

• 14th Amendment: Due Process clause includes the right to an "Impartial Jury" for state criminal trials

Key Concepts

• Impartial Jury: Essential for a fair trial

• Jury of One's Peers: Represents a cross-section of the community

• Equal Protection: Found in the 14th Amendment (EPC) and 5th Amendment (DPC)

Implications

• Defendants: Must have equal chance to have a jury comprised of their peers

• Public: Should have equal opportunity to participate in the justice system