Petit juries __________.

A. are responsible for reviewing evidence and deciding whether to indict individuals
B. are the juries for which most people are likely to be called on to serve
C. meet in private to consider information presented them by a prosecuting attorney
D. always have a minimum of 15 people


Answer: B

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