PrepTest 113, Section 1, Question 2
The jury trial is one of the handful(440 more words not shown)
Which one of the following(10 more words not shown)
- Acursory(1 more words not shown)
- Bneutral(1 more words not shown)
- Ccautious(1 more words not shown)
- Dfirm(1 more words not shown)
- Eunreasoned(1 more words not shown)
Reading the passage
Clearly positive. The writer defends unanimity against the cost objection and explains why it protects fairness and public confidence. Now distinguish strong, reasoned support from a passing compliment or tentative approval.
Working the answers
- A
Cursory means brief or superficial. This defense is sustained, with several reasons. It isn't just a quick acknowledgment that the requirement has value.
- B
The writer takes a side. Reporting the critics' position doesn't make the final attitude neutral.
- C
The endorsement isn't tentative. The writer recognizes costs, then firmly says they don't justify giving up the benefit. Acknowledging an objection isn't the same as hesitating over the conclusion.
- DCorrect
Firm support matches the whole argument. The explicit preference for jury deadlock over an unfair verdict (paragraph 2) gives us an especially clear statement of that confidence.
- E
Unreasoned is the problem. The writer explains the small incidence of hung juries, the protection for dissent, and the risks to fairness. This isn't admiration without an argument.
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