Under the adversary system, the judge's role is viewed as not only _____ but also essentially _____.

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The judge's role under the adversary system is viewed as not only unbiased but also essentially passive. The trial judge is to keep order in the court and, when a jury is present, to see that the lawyers do not use improper methods to influence the jury. Generally, the judge stops questions from lawyers or orders witnesses to change their behavior only when asked to do so by one of the lawyers.

Under the Adversary System, the Judge's Role Is Viewed as Not