A(n) ______ is a voir dire challenge for which an attorney states the reason a prospective juror should not be included in the jury.

A) challenge
B) challenge for cause
C) peremptory challenge
D) objection

Voir Dire

A jury selection process in which lawyers or the judge question prospective jurors to determine their suitability for serving on a jury in a particular case.

Peremptory Challenge

A voir dire challenge to exclude a potential juror from serving on the jury without any supporting reason or cause. Peremptory challenges based on racial or gender criteria are illegal.

Challenge For Cause

A voir dire challenge to exclude a potential juror from serving on the jury for a reason specified by an attorney in the case.