Which of the following statements is true of trial judges of U.S.courts?
A) They cannot apply substantive rules of law to decide a case.
B) They are responsible for finding the facts in cases without a jury.
C) They are responsible for reviewing petitions for a writ of certiorari.
D) Members of the U.S. Supreme Court are known as trial judges.
E) They are not allowed to apply constitutional limitations in trials without a jury.

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In all cases, the function of the trial judge is to determine the applicable rules of law to be used to decide a case. Such rules may be procedural or substantive. In cases tried without a jury, the judge is also responsible for finding the facts.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of Trial Judges