Under the Violence Against Women Act, the U.S. Attorney General

a. is required to prosecute any peace officer who continues to carry a weapon after beingconvicted of spousal abuse.
b. has original jurisdiction in spousal assault cases involving violation of restrainingorders.
c. is required to make a report to Congress annually on the grants that are awarded underthe act.
d. may intervene in a state criminal action if it involves violation of a restraining order


Answer: c. is required to make a report to Congress annually on the grants that are awarded underthe act.

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