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1.) American trial procedure is a(n) system of justice. A. adversarial USA B. di

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Question

1.) American trial procedure is a(n) system of justice. A. adversarial USA B. disruptive D. Jury nullification refers to inquisitorial unFe impractical " 2, disregarding the law and the presented evidence to acquit a defendant. B. excluding certain persons from a jury because of their personal beliefs C. choosing a bench trial (or trial by judge) over a jury trial. D. none of the above 3. In order for a person to testify as an expert witness he or she must have had formal training from an accredited institution. A. B. both sides in the trial must agree to allow the testimony. the expert witness must have tested the defendant. C. Dthe judge must agree to admit the testimony

Explanation / Answer

1. The correct answer is option A. The adversarial system is a legal system used in the common law countries where two advocates represent their parties case or position before an impartial person or group of people, usually a jury or judge, who attempt to determine the truth and pass judgment accordingly.

2. The correct answer is option A. Jury nullification occurs when a jury returns a verdict of "Not Guilty" despite its belief that the defendant is guilty of the violation charged. The jury in effect nullifies a law that it believes is either immoral or wrongly applied to the defendant whose fate that are charged with deciding.

3. The correct answer is option A. The expert witness should have knowledge of the subject based on education and experience