Describe the jury system in Texas. Include the types of juries, their duties, and how jurors are selected

What will be an ideal response?

Answer: An ideal response will:
1. Explain the role of 12-person grand juries in reviewing evidence presented by prosecutors to determine if an individual should be indicted on a criminal charge.
2. Explain the role of petit juries in hearing evidence from both parties in a trial and making a determination.
3. Explain that members of grand juries are selected by district judges.
4. Explain that attorneys for both sides in cases get to screen potential jurors for petit juries and are able to eliminate some individuals.