The United States Operates Under the Adversary System of Law

question 9

Multiple Choice

The United States operates under the adversary system of law, characterized by which of the following important principles?

• A)Accusations of criminal conduct would not be raised against a defendant unless there was some certainty of guilt.
• B)That two parties approaching the facts from entirely different perspectives offers the best chance at uncovering the truth.
• C)Obtaining the truth is paramount regardless of the methods employed in uncovering it.
• D)That punishment should be swift and certain.

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Definitions:

Homosexual Woman

A woman who is sexually and/or romantically attracted to other women, also referred to as a lesbian.

Lesbian

A term used to describe a woman who is emotionally and sexually attracted to other women.

Bisexual

Refers to a sexual orientation where an individual is attracted to both male and female genders.

Gay

A term referring to individuals who are romantically or sexually attracted to people of the same sex.