If a lawyer doesn't want a prospective juror for a reason, the lawyer may generally use a ________ without giving a reason.

• A. Peremptory
• B. For cause
• C. Striking
• D. Challenge for cause

Answer: (A)

In jury selection, there are two main ways to remove a prospective juror: challenges for cause and peremptory challenges. When a lawyer wants to exclude someone without giving a reason, they use a peremptory challenge. This allows striking a juror based on strategy, intuition, or other considerations, without having to provide a justification. The number of peremptory challenges varies by jurisdiction, and there are limits to prevent discrimination, such as rules against excluding jurors solely on race or gender. By contrast, a challenge for cause requires a specific, stated reason showing the juror cannot be fair or impartial, and the judge must decide whether to excuse them. So the option that fits “without giving a reason” is the peremptory challenge.