Imagine that you are a judge speaking to a class at Harvard Law School. The students, just beginning their first year, are under the impression that the judge is the principal decision maker in courts. You know, however, that they are not. How would you explain your role and others' roles in the court? You are a particularly active leader in the courtroom work group, but you know other judges have a laissez-faire attitude. Why do you feel that your approach serves the whole courtroom work group better? Explain.
What will be an ideal response?
Student responses may vary.
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