Many other countries use a process where the judge takes an active role in questioning witnesses as well as many other areas of the case.

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The process described where the judge takes an active role in questioning witnesses is consistent with an inquisitorial system. In this type of system, the judge is responsible for investigating and gathering evidence, rather than just assessing evidence presented by the two sides in an adversarial system (option A). Civil law (option C) refers to a legal system based on written laws, rather than case law or precedent. Authoritarian and totalitarian (options D and E) refer to political systems rather than legal systems. Therefore, the best choice is B, inquisitorial.

Many Other Countries Use a Process Where the Judge Takes