Who may challenge the membership of the jury?

• A. The prosecutor, the defendant, or the defendant's attorney
• B. The judge
• C. The jurors
• D. The clerk

Answer: (A)

During jury selection, both sides have the right to influence who sits on the jury through challenges. The prosecutor may challenge jurors, and the defense may challenge jurors through the defendant or the defendant’s attorney. The judge oversees the process and rules on whether challenges are valid, but does not personally file challenges for one side. The clerk doesn’t participate in challenging jurors, and the jurors themselves don’t file challenges. This setup lets both sides weed out potential biases while keeping the process fair.