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Why were jury trials so important to the founders of the united states?

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The founding fathers included jury trials in the Constitution because jury trials prevent tyranny. “Checks and balances” means that the judicial branch of government is equal to the other two branches (executive and legislative) and the courts can overturn laws or acts of government that violate constitutional rights.

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