What happened to trial by jury?

In the United States today, juries decide less than 4% of criminal cases and less than 1% of civil cases filed in court. At the same time, jury systems in other countries are growing. So what happened in the US? And could the disappearance of juries be a good thing? Suja A. Thomas explores both sides of this dilemma.

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For what reason would a criminal defendant plead guilty in a plea bargaining arrangement with the prosecutor?

Juries can decide cases. Describe another entity that can decide cases instead of juries and consider why this body can either preferable or not preferable to a jury.

In the United States today, juries do not decide many cases. What reasons can be given for giving them more or less authority?

The role of juries has expanded in some other countries, such as Japan and China. Why might juries be beneficial in those places?

Inventing the American presidency

When the founders of the United States gathered to create the foundations of the country, they decided on three branches of government, with a president central to the executive branch. Kenneth C. Davis explains why this decision was not necessarily inevitable and what variables were up for debate.

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Where and when was the Constitution written?

The Electoral College was created in 1787 to avoid direct election of the President by the voters. Is that system still a good idea, or should it be changed? How?

Should the President have any new powers? Should any presidential powers be taken away?

Under the Constitution, the president is now limited to two terms. Should we go back to the original plan of unlimited terms?