In the United States our system is formulated by various means to train twelve fair and impartial jurors. Who, according to our text, hypothetically decide cases on the basis of "burden of proof and reasonable doubt". These individuals listen to and take into account the evidence and testimony of witnesses named by both the prosecution and defense throughout the trial. Although many make a preliminary decision based on the opening statements. Once the trial begins, the jury is moved to the deliberations room. Where discussion begins about the elements of the case and the specific actions of the defendants, but the jurors usually vote as soon as they retire to the jury room and the original vote wins most of the time. Allow your knowledge, experience, morals and values to dictate your decisions. This is evident throughout the film 12-Angry Men, particularly in two scenes. The first is when Henry Fonda's character asks a man to remember the movies he saw with his wife a couple of days ago. This was specific to the case because the boy who was facing death recognized him...
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