The main purpose of voir dire is toA) make sure none of the prospective jurors are exempt from serving on a jury.B) make sure none of the prospective jurors have a past criminal record.C) uncover any biases on the part of prospective jurors and find persons who might identify with the plights of their respective clients.D) make sure there are equal numbers of male and female jurors.

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The main purpose of voir dire is toA)  make sure none of the prospective jurors are exempt from serving on a jury.B)  make sure none of the prospective jurors have a past criminal record.C)  uncover any biases on the part of prospective jurors and find persons who might identify with the plights of their respective clients.D)  make sure there are equal numbers of male and female jurors.

Hilary Perle · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  Voir dire is a process used in court to question prospective jurors to identify any biases or preconceptions that might affect their judgment in a trial. The goal is to ensure a fair and impartial jury by uncovering any potential biases that could influence a juror's decision-making process, not necessarily to balance demographic characteristics or check for criminal records.

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