Question

Identify the relationship between a petit jury and a grand jury.
Responses

A A petit jury is required for criminal cases, but not civil cases.A petit jury is required for criminal cases, but not civil cases.

B A grand jury is required in all cases, but a petit jury is only required in high profile cases.A grand jury is required in all cases, but a petit jury is only required in high profile cases.

C A grand jury determines if there is enough evidence in a criminal case, and then a petit jury determines innocence or guilt.A grand jury determines if there is enough evidence in a criminal case, and then a petit jury determines innocence or guilt.

D A petit jury determines if there is enough evidence in a criminal case, and then a grand jury determines innocence or guilt.

Answer 1

C

A grand jury decides whether there is enough evidence (probable cause) to indict and proceed to trial; a petit (trial) jury hears the trial evidence and decides guilt or innocence (or liability in civil trials).