Examine the ideal role of American judges

A) Judges should intervene frequently, interpreting the law according to their expertise and ensuring a fair trial. B) Judges should act as umpires, passively watching the legal drama and ruling only on disputed points of procedure.
C) Judges should not intervene unless attorneys object, at which point they may either overrule or sustain the objection. D) Judges should take an active role, questioning witnesses, eliciting evidence, and commenting on procedure.


Answer: B

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