Question

In a(n) ________ judicial system, the judge plays a relatively passive role as attorneys provide zealous representation and advocacy to protect each side's interests.

Answer 1

This is the adversarial judicial system, used in many countries today. These are the types of courts that are usually seen on television, whereby the plaintiff and defendant both present their cases, call witnesses, and provide testimony and arguments as a way of trying to sway jurors called to judge the guilt (or lack thereof) regarding a defendant's offense(s).