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The jury trial is a vital part of Americaâs system of checks and balances. Three Branches of Government. Our system of checks and balances means that the judicial branch of government is equal to the other two branches (executive and legislative). Our system of checks and balances requires a strong judicial branch.
The Role of the Jury. IN a jury trial, the judge represents the letter of the law as voted by legislators and interpreted by the highest court of the land, and also considers the precedents of other court decisions. The prosecutor represents the interests of the society and the judicial system. The defense counsel represents the interests of the accused. But it is the jury that judges the validity of the law, its intent, and the guilt or innocence of the accused. A juror has the responsibility to vote his convictions, no matter what the other jurors vote.