Legal Systems Quiz

What is the role of the court in an adversarial legal system?

• The court actively investigates the case.

• The court acts as a referee between the prosecution and the defense.

• The court determines what witnesses to call and the order in which they are heard.

• The court is responsible for the extensive investigation and examination of all evidence.

In an inquisitorial system, who determines the conduct of the trial?

• The prosecution and the defense.

• The jury overseeing the trial.

• The trial judge of the court.

• The higher courts.

How does the adversarial system aim to get the truth?

• Through the court's active investigation.

• Through judicial precedent.

• Through the open competition between prosecution and defense.

• Through the rule of lawyers being passive.

What is the significance of previous decisions by higher courts in an adversarial system?

• They are free to decide each case independently.

• They are binding on lower courts.

• They have little use and are not considered.

• They determine the nature of the evidence given.

How does the role of lawyers differ between adversarial and inquisitorial systems?

• In both systems, the role of lawyers is active.

• In both systems, the role of lawyers is passive.

• In adversarial systems, the role of lawyers is active, while in inquisitorial systems, it is passive.

• In adversarial systems, the role of lawyers is passive, while in inquisitorial systems, it is active.

How do judges pronounce judgment in an adversarial system?

• Based on their active questioning and hearing

• Depending on the hearing, evidence, or examination and cross-examination

• By fixing the term for the disposal of the case

• Through the exchange of views with the parties

In an inquisitorial system, what is the nature of the rule of the judges?

• Passive

• Active

• Uninvolved

• Dependent on lawyers

Who presents the references in an adversarial system?

• The judge

• The jury

• The respective lawyers of both parties

• An independent third party

What is the role of case management in an inquisitorial system?

• It is not effective and judges cannot exchange views

• It depends on the lawyers' wishes

• It depends on the judges who also fix the term for the disposal of any case

• It is solely based on the evidence presented

What gets priority in an inquisitorial system during a trial?

• The lawyer's examination and cross-examination

• Documents and information about the real facts

• The judge's personal opinion

• The wishes of the parties involved