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Serving on a jury is one of the most powerful actions that citizens can take in a democracy.

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A jury is a group of citizens who are sworn to give a verdict that is based on evidence that is presented to them in a court.

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Criminal trial courts hear cases about crimes. Examples are burglary, murder, and driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

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Witnesses are people with knowledge about the facts of the case.

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One central purpose of the courts is to get the rule of law promoted.

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Law is the set of standards and rules that a society gets governed by.

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One key element of a democracy is that courts should act impartially and make decisions that are fair without undue influence by outside forces.