Which mechanism allows an attorney to remove a potential juror for any reason, without providing a justification?

• A. Voir dire examination
• B. Peremptory Challenge
• C. Challenge for Cause
• D. Strike for Cause

Answer: (B)

In jury selection, the mechanism that lets an attorney dismiss a prospective juror without giving a reason is the peremptory challenge. It allows removal for any reason, or sometimes for no stated reason at all, though there are limits to prevent discriminatory use (courts have rulings like Batson to guard against removing jurors based on race or sex).

Voir dire is the questioning phase used to determine suitability and reveal potential biases; it isn’t itself a method for removing someone. A challenge for cause (and the related term strike for cause) requires a specific, justifiable reason (such as demonstrated bias, conflict of interest, or inability to follow the law), and the judge must decide whether the juror should be removed for that cause.