Which of the following statements is not accurate?
a. A justification for grand juries is to make sure that the D. A. has done some homework and has secured enough evidence to warrant the trouble and expense of a full-fledged trial.
b. A justification for grand juries is that they serve as a check on a prosecutor who might be using the office to harass an innocent person for political or personal reasons.
c. If the grand jury believes there is probable cause for the accused to be subjected to a formal trial, then an indictment, or true bill, is brought.
d. More than 90 percent of all grand jury decisions result in no bills.
d. More than 90 percent of all grand jury decisions result in no bills.
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In 1973, Congress adopted the _____ over the veto of President Nixon. The act was designed to limit the president's unilateral power to send troops into foreign combat
a. International Emergency Economic Powers Act b. Hostage Act c. War Powers Resolution d. None of the above is true.
The purpose of the International Monetary Fund is to
a. provide aid to countries during natural disasters. b. stabilize international currency speculation. c. provide assistance for international environmental-protection efforts. d. facilitate international trade.