Which of the following is the primary reason for using juries in trials involving serious crimes? A. It limits the effect of corruption from government officials. B. It limits government accountability for a judge's sentencing. C. It prevents harsh punishments like the death penalty from being used too often. D. It allows for faster trials.

A jury trial, or trial by jury, is a legal proceeding in which a jury makes a decision or findings of fact, which then direct the actions of a judge. It is distinguished from a bench trial in which a judge or panel of judges makes all decisions. Jury trials are used in a significant share of serious criminal cases in almost ... Other common law legal jurisdictions use jury trials only in a very select class