What Is the Purpose of a Grand Jury

question 26

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of a grand jury?

• A)to have a set of citizens determine whether or not the accused is guilty or innocent
• B)to have a set of citizens determine whether or not sufficient evidence is available to justify a trial
• C)to review the decision of the trial court judge in capital or otherwise infamous cases
• D)to determine whether or not a potential candidate will be allowed to run for office
• E)to determine the sentence that a convicted criminal should receive

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Definitions:

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