The correct answer is C. In a felony case, the purpose of a grand jury is to hear and review evidence presented by the Assistant District Attorney. Next, they decide if the Court should issue a formal indictment or if evicence is not enough to do so.
According to the provisions of the Fifth Amendment, all felonies must have a Grand Jury in their trials (but not in the case of minor crimes).
In a felony case, the purpose of a grand jury is to "<span>C. decide if the evidence warrants prosecution," since oftentimes there isn't enough evidence for the prosecution to make an effective case. </span>
It is the legislative branch that received the most power under the Constitution, since the Founding Fathers wanted to make sure that only elected officials carried the most power to avoid the rise of tyranny.
