Why do criminal trials generally have 12 jurors and 2 alternate jurors?

A. The Williams v. Florida decision mandated that number.
B. This number reduces the likelihood that there will be a hung jury.
C. It was a historical accident that has been maintained through tradition.
D. It is the number required by federal law.


C. It was a historical accident that has been maintained through tradition.

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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a. Web-enabled mapping b. Internet GIS c. Customized crime mapping d. Interactive crime mapping

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a. Investigative b. Campaigning c. Dominant d. Reporting

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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