Batson v. Kentucky (1986)
A. ruled unconstitutional the use of peremptory challenges to exclude a juror on the basis of race
B. ruled unconstitutional the use of peremptory challenges to exclude a juror on the basis of gender
C. ruled that jurors may not be removed by challenge for cause if they have general scruples against capital punishment
D. ruled that the venire must be a "fair cross-section" of the community
Answer: A
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