In the United States today, juries decide less than 4% of criminal cases and less than 1% of civil cases filed in court. At the same time, jury systems in other countries are growing. So what happened in the U.S.? And could the disappearance of juries be a good thing? In this short animated video collaboration with TED, Professor Suja Thomas explores both sides of this dilemma.
TED-Ed Original lessons feature the words and ideas of educators brought to life by professional animators.
View the full video