Why is the right to a trial by jury held dear in the united states? (select all that apply.) individuals deciding the case maintains a level of protection from the government overreaching. the ability to take part in a jury is one way to truly participate in a democratic form of government. people accused of a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty. defendants have the right to waive a jury trial.

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When a person takes part in a jury, he or she is practicing his or her democratic rights to a fair trial.The sixth amendment describes that citizens have the right to a speedy trial, right to an attorney and a fair jury.This is one way of exercising one's democratic rights.The universal declaration of human rights article 11 is about presumption of innocence where an individual accused of commiting a crime is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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