Which of the following is true of typical grand juries?

A. They ideally serve to prevent arbitrary excesses by prosecuting attorneys.
B. They are usually limited to screening minor cases.
C. They stay in session for one year.
D. They typically conduct independent investigations into the facts of a case. 


Answer: A

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A. Institutions that would generate a small W and a small W/S. B. Institutions that would generate a small W and a large W/S. C. Institutions that would generate a large W and a large W/S. D. Institutions that would generate a large W and a small W/S.

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Packing and cracking reflect what partisan aspect of redistricting?

a. gerrymandering b. lawmaking c. oversight d. reapportionment

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The French post-materialists are more interested in obtaining economic prosperity and national security

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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Which of the following demonstrates that it’s impossible to design any decision-making system?

A. median voter theorem B. chaos theorem C. Arrow’s theorem D. Condorcet’s paradox

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