The Adversarial Due Process System

Question 1

When the accused enters into plea bargaining, the judge and prosecutor do not have to hold a trial.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

False

Question 2

What is a major disadvantage to the adversarial system?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Attorneys are often unequal in skills and expense.

Question 3

What are the two kinds of legal systems in America?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

adversarial and inquisitorial

Question 4

Who coined the phrase “innocent until proven guilty”?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

William Garrow

Question 5

In America’s legal system, the burden of proof rests with the defense.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

False

Question 6

In what way did Sir William Garrow have a huge effect on the American legal system?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

He insisted on the right of the accused to have a defense lawyer.

Question 7

If attorneys are trained professionals to prosecute or defend, what is the judge’s specific role?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

to determine punishment

Question 8

What is the process of working for a client whose opponent is on the opposite side called?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

adversarial

Question 9

What is the value in the American adversarial process even though it was modeled on the medieval way of solving disputes physically?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

a trial proceeds with two parties using skills to oppose each other through argument

Question 10

Information that is heard from another person rather than personally observed or heard is called

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Hearsay

The Adversarial Due Process System Answers