Questions: Question 13 What is the necessary condition for an accused person to be found guilty by a jury? More than 50 percent of the jurors have to find the defendant guilty of the crime. All the jurors have to unanimously agree that the defendant is guilty of the crime. At least half the jurors have to find the defendant guilty of the crime. The jury's verdict has to be approved by the presiding judge.

The answer is B: All the jurors have to unanimously agree that the defendant is guilty of the crime.

Explanation for each option:

A. More than 50 percent of the jurors have to find the defendant guilty of the crime.

• This is incorrect. In most criminal cases in the United States, a unanimous decision is required for a guilty verdict, not just a simple majority.

B. All the jurors have to unanimously agree that the defendant is guilty of the crime.

• This is correct. In criminal trials, the standard is typically that the jury must reach a unanimous decision to convict the defendant. This is to ensure that there is no reasonable doubt about the defendant's guilt.

C. At least half the jurors have to find the defendant guilty of the crime.

• This is incorrect. As mentioned, a unanimous decision is generally required, not just half of the jurors.

D. The jury's verdict has to be approved by the presiding judge.

• This is incorrect. While the judge oversees the trial and ensures legal procedures are followed, the jury's verdict does not require the judge's approval to be valid. However, the judge can set aside a verdict in certain circumstances, such as if there was a legal error during the trial.