After listening to the evidence in a court case, what does a jury decide?
- Whether the person is guilty or not guilty ✓
- What sentence a guilty person receives
- Whether the case should go to court
- Whether the law itself should change
Why this is the answer
The jury's job is limited to deciding guilt, based on the evidence it hears.
This question is from: Responsibilities
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