Which group of citizens decides the outcome of a trial?

• A. Judge
• B. Prosecutor
• C. Jury
• D. Defendant

Answer: (C)

A jury is the group of citizens who decide the outcome of a trial. They listen to the evidence presented and, after the judge explains the applicable laws, deliberate to reach a verdict about guilt or innocence. The judge handles the courtroom process and rules on legal questions, the prosecutor presents the case to prove guilt, and the defendant is the person on trial. In a typical jury trial, it’s the jury that makes the decision based on the facts and the law as instructed.