Supreme Court Cases
1880: Invalidated the state statute bc it denied citizens the equal right to be jurors on the basis of race (violation of the 14th Amen.), what Supreme Court case am I?
Strauder vs. West Virginia
What did the jury pool study find in 2003?
People of color and woman are considerably under represented in trial
Name the first 2 steps
Jury selection (voir dire) and formation of the jury pool
What year did the 14th Amendment go into effect?
1868
What's the name of the red teletubby?
Po
1954: Extended constitutional rights to Mexican Americans, were classified as "White" before (addressing discrimination), what Supreme Court case am I ?
Hernandez vs. State of Texas
Name at least one technique for increasing racial diversity
Possible answers:
- Double serving pay/ equal pay
- Create awareness of unconscious bias
- Fair job opportunities
Name steps 3 and 4
Swearing in and opening statements
From 2005 to 2009, what state and county used their peremptory challenges to remove 80% of the African Americans qualified for jury service?
Houston County, Alabama
What's the name of the 1994 sitcom that revolves around 5 people?
Friends
1965: African American teenager accused and convicted of raping a white girl. The Court made it illegal to strike jurors based on race including via peremptory challenges, what Supreme Court case am I?
Swain vs. Alabama
What did Randall Kennedy say about jury process?
Being too selective in the jury process is too problematic
Name steps 5 and 6
Presentation of evidence & closing arguments
What jury selection led to the reversal of convictions in 80 cases in Alabama, 33 convictions in Florida, 12 convictions in Louisiana, and 10 convictions in Mississippi and Arkansas?
Racially tainted jury selection
Who is the Raven's quarterback?
Lamar Jackson
1984: No evidence of intentional discrimination considering that only 2 Mexican Americans had been summoned for jury duty in 15 years bc they were considered white race, what case am I?
Lugo vs. Texas
What is the name of the district Attorney in 1997 who stated young African American woman are "bad" for jury?
Lynne Abraham
Name steps 7 and 8
Jury instructions and deliberation
What was the conclusion of discrimination against African Americans and other racial minorities in court?
Isn't universal but is confined to certain types of cases, certain types of settings, and certain types of defendants
Who was named sexiest man alive in 2023? (they haven't name the one for 2024 yet)
Patrick Dempsey
1986: Prosecution used "peremptory strikes" to remove 4 Black jurors, resulting in an all-white jury. The courts decided that race and gender must not be seen as a deciding factor in jury selection, what Supreme Court case am I?
Batson vs. Kentucky
What are the 2 reasons for exoneration?
1. Eye witness
2. DNA evidence
Name the last 2 steps
Verdict & post verdict
What power do jurors have?
Nullify the law & to vote their conscience
What's the name of the movie where a bear got high off cocaine?
Cocaine Bear