Understanding Grand Juries

Which two countries still use grand juries today?

• United States and Canada

• United States and Australia

• United States and Liberia

• United Kingdom and Liberia

What document from 1215 included the concept of grand juries?

• The Bill of Rights

• The Magna Carta

• The English Constitution

• The Declaration of Independence

What does the Fifth Amendment require for federal felony charges?

• A unanimous jury decision

• A presidential pardon

• A grand jury indictment

• A trial by jury

How many people are typically on a federal grand jury?

• 12 to 15

• 16 to 23

• 10 to 20

• 20 to 30

What is a key difference between a regular jury and a grand jury?

• Grand juries do not have defense lawyers present

• Grand juries operate in public

• Grand juries are only used in civil cases

• Grand juries require unanimous decisions

Which president was involved in a grand jury investigation related to Watergate?

• Richard Nixon

• John F. Kennedy

• George W. Bush

• Bill Clinton

Who was the first sitting president to testify before a grand jury?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Abraham Lincoln

• Bill Clinton

What is a common criticism of grand juries?

• They are a rubber stamp for prosecutors

• They are too lenient

• They are too expensive

• They are too slow

What famous quote suggests the ease of obtaining a grand jury indictment?

• A grand jury is as powerful as the sword

• A grand jury could indict a ham sandwich

• A grand jury is the shield of the people

• A grand jury is a necessary evil

Which event in 2014 highlighted criticisms of grand juries?

• The impeachment of Bill Clinton

• The Watergate scandal

• The non-indictment of police officers in cases involving African Americans

• The investigation of Hillary Clinton's emails