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juries
The jury is one of the cornerstones of the judicial system in the United States. Although it has varied historically, an ideal jury today consists of twelve citizens drawn from a panel representing a fair crosssection of the community. [Source: Encyclopedia of Law & Society: American and Global Perspectives; Juries]