After Coming to the U

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True/False

After coming to the U.S.,Juan learned English and became involved with American life,while still maintaining ties and friendships with his friends and relatives,who had also immigrated from Mexico,a pattern of acculturation known as assimilation.

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Definitions:

Indictment

A formal charge or accusation of a serious crime, issued by a grand jury.

Grand Jury

A group of citizens called to decide whether probable cause exists to believe that a suspect committed the crime with which he or she has been charged and thus should stand trial.

Probable Cause

A reasonable basis for believing that a crime may have been committed, which is necessary for issuing warrants and making arrests.

Preliminary Hearing

An initial hearing in which a judge or magistrate decides if there is probable cause to believe that the defendant committed the crime with which he or she is charged.