Compare the operation and the role of judges in adversarial and inquisitorial systems.

What will be an ideal response?

In an adversarial system, the judge is passive, primarily applying the law, keeping the proceedings fair, and making rulings when appropriate. In an inquisitorial system, the judge is active, seeking evidence and questioning witnesses.

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What term is used to describe a question on the ballot asking citizens to give the state permission to repeal an existing law?

a. Recall b. Primary c. Legislative referendum d. Run-off e. Republic

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Capitalism is

a) a political theory developed by Karly Marx b) an economic system marked by the private ownership of wealthy-creating assets, free markets, and freedom of contract c) incompatible with property rights in wealth-creating assets d) Named for the centralization of economic power in the capitol city e) unpopular in the US

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