Our courts and our juries, our citizens, are tough enough to convict terrorists.

WHITEHOUSE: President Obama: Our Security, Our Values

Under some democratic governments, civic participation means that citizens are required to serve on juries, or give mandatory military or civilian national service for a period of time.

FORBES: The Responsibility of the Polis

If citizens are allowed to lie with impunity or encourage others to tell false stories or hide evidence, judges and juries cannot reach just results.

CNN: Transcript: House Judiciary Committee