In contrast to modern inquisitorial trials, modern American common law or adversarial jury trials are

A. Conducted primarily by the lawyers
B. Focused on written and physical evidence
C. Have at their core a detailed police investigation file
D. More concerned with the search fo the truth


ANSWER: A

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