What is another term for the process of questioning potential jurors to determine if they can be fair?

What is another term for the process of questioning potential jurors to determine if they can be fair?

• A. Deliberation
• B. Voir dire
• C. Verdict
• D. Appeals

Answer: (B)

Voir dire is the process of questioning potential jurors to determine if they can be fair. It happens before a trial, as the judge and attorneys ask prospective jurors about their backgrounds, beliefs, experiences, or any connections to the case that might affect impartiality. The aim is to select jurors who can view the evidence impartially and set aside personal biases. This is different from deliberation, which is when jurors discuss the evidence after the trial to decide a verdict, from the verdict itself, which is the final decision, and from appeals, which are requests to review the trial in a higher court.

Voir dire is the process of questioning potential jurors to determine if they can be fair. It happens before a trial, as the judge and attorneys ask prospective jurors about their backgrounds, beliefs, experiences, or any connections to the case that might affect impartiality. The aim is to select jurors who can view the evidence impartially and set aside personal biases. This is different from deliberation, which is when jurors discuss the evidence after the trial to decide a verdict, from the verdict itself, which is the final decision, and from appeals, which are requests to review the trial in a higher court.