A legal system in which judges are responsible for gathering information relevant to deciding a particular case is a(n) ____________________.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

An inquisitorial system places the responsibility of gathering and evaluating evidence with the judge or investigating magistrate. This is in contrast to an adversarial system, where evidence is presented by the opposing parties and the judge acts as a neutral arbiter. Systems of judge-made law and common law refer to legal traditions that rely on judicial decisions to establish legal precedent, rather than relying solely on statutes or codes. The option of a contest between plaintiff and defendant is too vague and does not accurately describe any particular legal system.

A Legal System in Which Judges Are Responsible for Gathering