How are juries kept impartial?

• A. They can discuss with media
• B. They can use outside information
• C. They must decide only based on evidence and avoid outside contact
• D. They decide before hearing

Answer: (C)

Being impartial means jurors base their verdict only on what is shown in court and avoid anything outside that could bias them. In a trial, jurors listen to testimony, study exhibits, and follow the judge’s instructions about what counts as evidence. They take an oath to be fair and to apply the law as explained by the judge. To keep judgment fair, they are told not to read or watch news about the case, not to discuss it with friends or family, and, in some situations, to stay isolated from outside influence during the trial. This helps ensure their decision comes from the evidence presented rather than outside stories. So, the essential practice is deciding only based on evidence and avoiding outside contact. Allowing media discussion or outside information would bias the jurors, and deciding before hearing would violate the trial’s rules.