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Felony cases are most often sent to grand juries to weigh the prosecution's evidence and determine if sufficient evidence exists to convict the suspect in the absence of a successful defense. If the prosecution does have sufficient evidence, the grand jury will issue a decision that enables the case to go to trial. This decision is announced in the form of a(n)
 
  a. prima facie case.
  b. second arraignment.
  c. indictment.
  d. no-bill.
  e. writ of information.

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Which of the following is NOT a step in the Merit Plan selection process?
 
  a. The judge, after serving a probationary term, faces the voters in a retention election.
  b. Each judicial candidate is represented by his or her registered party (or no party if independent) after selectedby a nominating commission.
 c. The governor appoints one of the nominees to the vacancy for a short term, usually one to three years.
  d. A nominating commission is formed to recruit and evaluate potential judges.


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abctaiwan

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Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

b


james

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Reply #2 on: Jul 8, 2018
Thank you


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