Who delivers the verdict in a jury trial?

• A. Judge
• B. Prosecutor
• C. Jury
• D. Clerk

Answer: (C)

In a jury trial, the group of jurors is responsible for deciding the outcome after hearing all the evidence and receiving the judge’s instructions on the law. They deliberate to determine guilt or innocence in criminal cases, or liability (and sometimes damages) in civil cases. The judge’s role is to oversee the proceedings, rule on evidence and motions, and explain the legal standards the jurors must apply. The prosecutor presents evidence and argues the case, while the clerk handles paperwork and court administration. Because the jurors are the ones who weigh the facts and apply the law to those facts, they deliver the verdict.