Paralegal Exam Prep

Answer: A. A peremptory challenge refers to the right of an attorney to have a potential juror dismissed without disclosing the reason. Each side in a case is permitted only a limited number of peremptory challenges. In contrast, a challenge for cause occurs when a judge dismisses a potential juror because it appears as if the potential juror would not be able to render a fair and unbiased decision. "Removal for cause" and "strike for cause" are synonymous with "challenge for cause."