Although the word ?peers? is nowhere in the Constitution, modernly a jury of one?s peers actually means:

A) a defendant?s equals.
B) those chosen from the county where the crime was committed.
C) those representing a cross-section of the community where the trial is held.
D) associates of the defendant.


Answer: C

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a. True b. False

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What will be an ideal response?

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