What are some reasons a potential juror can be excused for cause?

What will be an ideal response?


A juror can be excused from jury duty if he/she can show that serving on the jury would create an undue burden. However, judges are tending to become more strict on what excuses may be acceptable.
A juror may be excluded for cause if either the prosecution or the defense can claim that the juror may not be able to render a fair and unbiased decision. A juror may also be excluded for no given reason as part of the number of allowable peremptory challenges.

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An affidavit is:

a. An attorney who specializes in child advocacy b. A witness c. A sworn statement attesting to the existence of certain facts d. A bill for an attorney's services

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The Enforcement Bureau of the FCC begins an investigation of a complaint against a broadcast station by sending a "letter of inquiry."

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Nonnegotiable notes are not enforceable. 

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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