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> Juries are generally charged with determining matters of fact If that is axiomatic, it's not the constitution of the US. I don't know about other jurisdicti
by throwawaymaths 4y ago
> Juries are generally charged with determining matters of fact
If that is axiomatic, it's not the constitution of the US. I don't know about other jurisdictions, but it's silent on the exact duties of a jury.
- Calavar 4y agoI am not a lawyer, but my understanding is that the idea that juries are for matters of fact comes from English common law. The constitution is a rather barebones framework. There is a lot that it doesn't cover.