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We, the Jury: The Jury System and the Ideal of Democracy

Jeffrey Abramson

Explores the evolution of the jury system from colonial days to the present, debates fundamental questions about the jury system, and examines cases from American history to show how juries form an essential element of democracy

Politics & GovernmentPolitics & Government · medium confidencePolitics & Government81 signalsLlm Classifier: Politics & Government -> Politics & GovernmentGoogle Books: Law -> True Crime & JusticeKeyword Classifier: American History -> American HistoryDemocracy & ElectionsMedia, Journalism & Public OpinionConstitutional History

Award History

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AwardYearResultCategory / Notes
Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Current InterestMajor1995FinalistSecondary source
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  1. 01 Central figures

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  2. 02 Central places

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  3. 03 Suggested argument

    The jury system is an essential element of democracy, and its evolution and contemporary debates show how juries help realize democratic ideals.

    Model confidence 60%

  4. 04 Reading orientation

    35 / 100 academic

    Serious trade

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Confidence percentages are the model's own estimates. Profile confidence: 55%.