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What is the importance of having a jury of peers?

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To include a broad spectrum of the population, particularly of race, national origin and gender.

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Citizens can help perpetuate our system of laws, and stabilize our democracy. . Jury trials educate jurors about the justice system. People who serve on juries have a greater respect for the system when they leave.

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