Question

an official document called an indictment. a group of citizens called a grand jury decides whether or not an accusation is worthy of criminal charges. if they believe charges should be brought, they prepare an indictment that outlines all charges. the sixth amendment also promises the right “to be confronted with the witnesses against him and to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor.” this means that witnesses against a defendant are required to testify under oath. if they refuse to, their testimony cannot be used in the trial. the defendant also has the right to call upon witnesses to testify in his or her favor. witnesses are called into court to testify through a document called a subpoena. this portion of the amendment also ensures that the accused can testify on their own behalf and that they will be physically present in court for their trial. which of the following best describes an indictment? a an official document that orders a defendant to be physically present in court b an official document that witnesses must repeat before they testify c an official document that outlines all charges in a criminal case d an official document that calls witnesses into court to testify

Explanation:

The text states that a grand jury decides if criminal charges should be brought and if so, they prepare an indictment that outlines all charges.

Answer:

C. an official document that outlines all charges in a criminal case