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What is a grand jury? Why is it important that the 5th Amendment guarantees our right to a grand jury?

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Grand Jury

A grand jury is a group of citizens who are selected to investigate potential criminal activity and determine whether there is enough evidence to bring criminal charges against a suspect. Grand juries are used in the United States and several other countries to ensure that the prosecution has enough evidence to proceed with a criminal trial. Grand juries typically consist of 16-23 people who are selected from the community and serve for a specified period of time.