Read the
text and decide whether the following statements are True (T) or False (F).
1.
The English were the first who
decided that certain disputes should be heard by a group of citizens. TrueFalse 2.
The United States Constitution
instructed a grand jury to
decide whether criminal cases proceeded, required a jury to try all crimes. TrueFalse
3.
Juries decide more than 4% of
criminal cases filed in court. TrueFalse
4.
The way plea bargaining works
is the prosecutor presents the accused
with a decision of whether to plead guilty. TrueFalse
5.
The
proportion of guilty pleas has decreased from around 20% to 90%. TrueFalse 6.
The Supreme Court has permitted the use of summary
judgment. TrueFalse 7.
Arbitration can be a smart
decision by both parties to avoid the
requirements of a trial in court. TrueFalse
8.
Juries are costly, time-consuming and never make
errors. TrueFalse
9.
The jury trial itself has given ordinary
citizens a central role in upholding the social fabric. TrueFalse