A Peremptory Challenge refers to what?

• A. The dismissal of a juror for cause.
• B. The dismissal of a potential juror by either side for unexplained, discretionary reasons.
• C. A challenge to the jury pool.
• D. A mandatory removal of a juror.

Answer: (B)

Peremptory challenges let either side strike a potential juror without giving a reason during jury selection. It’s a discretionary tool to shape the jury, unlike a challenge for cause, which requires showing bias or ineligibility. The number of peremptory challenges is limited by jurisdiction, and while no reason must be stated, they cannot be used to exclude jurors on protected characteristics; if a discriminatory use is suspected, a Batson-type challenge can require a non-discriminatory justification. This matches the idea of dismissing a potential juror for unexplained, discretionary reasons.