A Group of Citizens Called to Decide Whether Probable Cause

question 96

Multiple Choice

A group of citizens called to decide whether probable cause exists to believe that a suspect committed a crime with which the suspect has been charged is called which of the following?

• A) A jury
• B) A hung jury
• C) A grand jury
• D) A jury and a grand jury

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Definitions:

Negotiable Instruments

Financial documents, such as checks, drafts, or promissory notes, that guarantee the payment of a specified amount of money to a specific person or entity.

Agent

A person or entity authorized to act on behalf of another (the principal), in dealings with third parties.

Corporation

A legal entity recognized by law as separate from its owners, with its rights and liabilities, capable of conducting business, entering contracts, and owning assets.

Indorsers

Individuals or entities that sign a document (often a negotiable instrument like a cheque) on the back to signify their agreement to transfer title or to guarantee its terms.