Generally, the purpose of the grand jury is to
A. issue indictments whenever a prosecutor believes that probable cause exists.
B. guard against unfair and arbitrary government prosecutions.
C. acquire information, through the use of the subpoena power, that prosecutors normally cannot obtain.
D. protect the government from the intervention of defense attorneys in the fact finding process.
Answer: B
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