Greece, Rome, and the Bill of Rights (132 page)

Authors: Susan Ford Wiltshire

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empanelment of, in English Bill of Rights, 85;

number of, as "historical accident," 162;

number of, from "twelve peers of France," 159, 161-62;

pay for, at Athens, 121;

twelve, not required by Constitution, 161

Jurors' oath, at Athens, 155-56

Jury, trial by: in classical Athens, 154-57;

and Declaration of Independence, 163;

discussion of, 154-67;

in medieval England, 158-63;

role of Catholic Church in establishment of, 160;

and Stamp Act Congress, 163;

value of, 162-65

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