Removing a juror during voir dire is called removal for cause.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Peremptory strike
• D. Random removal for cause

Answer: (A)

Removal for cause is the mechanism used during voir dire to strike jurors who cannot be impartial. If a potential juror has a real bias, a conflict of interest, or prior knowledge about the case that would prevent fair consideration, the judge (and sometimes the attorneys) can dismiss them for cause so they won’t serve. This is grounded in the need for an unbiased jury, ensuring the trial’s outcome isn’t swayed by hidden prejudices. This concept is distinct from peremptory strikes, where a party can remove a juror without giving a reason (within limits); there’s no such thing as random removal for cause. So the statement is true.