#1
What is the function of a grand jury in the legal system?
To conduct investigations and decide whether to indict a suspect
ExplanationDetermines indictment based on investigations.
#2
Which of the following statements best describes grand jury secrecy?
Grand jury proceedings are sealed and kept confidential.
ExplanationSecrecy maintained in grand jury proceedings.
#3
What is the primary purpose of grand jury proceedings?
To gather evidence and decide whether to indict
ExplanationEvidentiary gathering to decide on indictment.
#4
Who typically presents evidence and calls witnesses during grand jury proceedings?
Prosecutor
ExplanationProsecutor presents evidence and witnesses.
#5
What is the term for a person summoned to appear as a witness before a grand jury?
Witness
ExplanationSummoned person appearing before grand jury.
#6
In the United States, what is the typical size of a grand jury?
12 members
ExplanationConsists of 12 members.
#7
Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to a grand jury?
Fifth Amendment
ExplanationFifth Amendment ensures grand jury rights.
#8
In what kind of cases might a grand jury be convened?
Both civil and criminal cases
ExplanationConvened for civil and criminal cases.
#9
What is the term for a legal document issued by a grand jury that formally accuses someone of committing a crime?
Indictment
ExplanationFormal accusation document issued by grand jury.
#10
In what year was the first grand jury established in England?
1215
ExplanationFirst grand jury in England established in 1215.
#11
What is the term for a legal process where a prosecutor brings charges against a defendant without a grand jury indictment?
Preliminary hearing
ExplanationProsecutor charges without grand jury in preliminary hearing.
#12
Which of the following is a potential consequence of a grand jury indictment?
Immediate arrest of the defendant
ExplanationDefendant can be immediately arrested.
#13
What is the term for a legal process where a grand jury declines to indict a suspect?
No true bill
ExplanationGrand jury decision not to indict suspect.
#14
Which Amendment of the U.S. Constitution protects against double jeopardy, a concept related to grand jury proceedings?
Fifth Amendment
ExplanationFifth Amendment protects against double jeopardy.
#15
What is the term for a legal document issued by a grand jury that formally accuses someone of a crime, but is kept confidential until the accused is arrested?
Sealed indictment
ExplanationConfidential accusation document until arrest.