In Theory, Adversarial Proceedings Result When the "Champion" of the Defendant

question 1

Multiple Choice

In theory, adversarial proceedings result when the "champion" of the defendant, ______, and the "champion" of the state, ______, do "battle" in open court, where the "truth" is determined and "justice" is the result.

• A) prosecutor, defense counsel
• B) defense counsel, judge
• C) guardian ad litem, prosecutor
• D) defense counsel, prosecutor

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