Costs of Jury Trials
In the context of a discussion about the future of civil jury trials, litigator Bert Rein talked about some of the costs and drawbacks of universal jury trials.
Description
In the context of a discussion about the future of civil jury trials, litigator Bert Rein talked about some of the costs and drawbacks of universal jury trials.
Bell Ringer Assignment
- Why does Mr. Rein say that the system would break down if we relied only on jury trials?
- What are common complaints from people asked to serve on a jury?
- How do jury trials impose costs on the court system?
- Explain how attorneys try to influence the jury selection process.
Additional Resource
- Lesson Plan: Senate Debate Analysis- Due Process Rights
During the debate on the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act, Senators Rand Paul (R-KY) and Lindsey Graham (R-SC) debated an amendment to the act. The amendment focused on due process rights for people suspected of terrorism. This lesson analyzes the modes of persuasion (ethos, logos and pathos) in their debate while exploring the due process rights.
Participants
Vocabulary
- Civil
- Criminal
- Judge
- Jury Selection
- Jury Trial
- Litigants
- Petit Jury
- Recompense
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