The judge informs the jurors of the law they need to know to make their decision.

• A. Reading of verdict
• B. Instructing the jury
• C. Voir dire
• D. Charging the jury

Answer: (D)

The judge’s job includes giving jurors the legal framework they must apply to the facts of the case. This is done by charging the jury—providing the applicable law, definitions, elements of the offenses, and the standard of proof. This guidance ensures the jury applies the law consistently and knows exactly what they must decide. Reading the verdict happens after deliberations, and voir dire is the jury selection process. While some say the judge is instructing the jury, the established term for supplying the legal instructions is charging the jury, which best fits the description.