Write a research essay about the History of the American Jury Trial. Research the history and constitutionality of the American Jury Trial and one specific case, which proceeded through jury trial. The specific case may be famous, historical, local, or recently news worthy.
PART 1: RESEARCH and SUMMARIZE the History of the American Jury Trial:
When did the concept of the Jury Trial begin? Why did the Founding Fathers desire the Jury Trial to be enumerated in the U.S. Constitution? What is a Jury Trial? Who is involved in a Jury Trial? Do Jury Trials involve civil cases and criminal cases? What is the difference between a Bench Trial and Jury Trial?
PART 2: RESEARCH and SUMMARIZE a real Jury Trial:
1) Name the Parties (Government/Plaintiffs v. Defendants);
2) Name the Jurisdiction/Venue (Name of the Court);
3) summarize the facts of the case;
4) List the Legal Issue (criminal, tort, contract, or business dispute)
5) List the verdict (who won the case).