The primary purpose of the grand jury process or the preliminary hearing is to
a. determine whether the accused is to be released on bail and, if so, to set the amount of bail.
b. inform the accused of all constitutional rights and guarantees.
c. allow the defendant to plead to the charges.
d. determine whether there is probable cause for the accused to be subjected to a formal trial.
d. determine whether there is probable cause for the accused to be subjected to a formal trial.
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What will be an ideal response?
John Maynard Keynes is the intellectual force behind __________ policy
A)international trade B)monetary C)regulatory D) fiscal
Why do former staff members of elected officials make good lobbyists?
a. They are well-informed of a variety of issues that are important to the legislature. b. They have a strong network of resources built from on-the-job experience. c. They are hard workers and good researchers. d. They have a vested interest in the political process.
In Lawrence and Garner v. Texas (2003), the Supreme Court overturned the ruling in
a. Brown v. Board of Education (1954). b. Bowers v. Hardwick (1986). c. Engle v. Vitale (1962). d. Roe v. Wade (1973).