A trial may be closed to the public if
a. there is a compelling government interest
b. the need does not exist to preserve the right to a fair trial.
c. the cost of opening the trial to the public is prohibitive.
d. there is no public request for an open trial.
a
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The case for term limitations is supported by all of the following arguments EXCEPT:
A. it will strengthen legislative leadership. B. it will constantly bring new blood into the legislature. C. it will reduce incumbent advantages in re-election campaigns. D. it will stimulate healthy competition for political office.
In some countries such as France, judges are responsible for gathering information relevant to the disposition of a case and can even initiate a criminal investigation against an individual. This system of justice is known as
a. the adversarial system of justice. b. common law. c. an inquisitorial system of justice. d. the investigative model of justice. e. judicial policing.