A unanimous jury is fundamental to our democracy

Article Abstract:

Piecemeal, reactive changes such as eliminating the requirement for unanimity of jury verdicts would have unpredictable effects on the jury as an important democratic institution. The unanimous verdict brings a certain moral authority to the jury's decisions that might be eroded. In addition, minority viewpoints could simply be outvoted in a system that does not require unanimity, whereas in the current system they must be changed by persuasion. Legislatures should take a more comprehensive approach to reform, one that would preserve the basic institutional features of the jury while correcting some of its obvious defects.

United States, Jury, Juries

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The decline of WASP reserve

Article Abstract:

Social status in US society is no longer limited to the closed-ranks of White Anglo Saxon Protestant (WASP) communities. The qualities of WASP society - tradition, thrift, understatement - are not the indicators that status achievers use to establish their social worth. Gentility and authenticity are replaced with a social-conscienceness that depends upon establishing respect for the trend of the moment.

Cover Story, Behavior, Social status, Anglo-Americans, English Americans

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Physical training

Article Abstract:

The implementation of National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) in the leisure industry, and especially in fitness training, is currently being developed, boosted by the development of the Governing Body for Exercise and Fitness - The Exercise Association. NVQ Level 2 awards are already available in Sport and Recreation, facility operations, coaching/activity delivery, and playwork.

Analysis, Training, Physical fitness, Job qualifications, Vocational qualifications

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