Which of the following explanations best describes a magistrate?
A
a man who has the power to punish the people
B
a civil officer, lower in rank than a judge, who has power to deal with persons charged with minor offenses
C
a person found in a law court, with power to arrest people and send them to prison
D
an officer of the law, lower in rank than a jury, who decided whether or not to set innocent people free
Correct Answer: a civil officer, lower in rank than a judge, who has power to deal with persons charged with minor offenses
