Features of the adversary system: burden and standard of proof, judge and parties

What this note covers

1. The adversary system as a contest between two parties
2. Burden and standard of proof
3. The role of the judge
4. The role of parties, witnesses and other participants
5. Worked example: applying the features to a fictional prosecution
6. Strengths and weaknesses of these adversarial features
7. How adversary system features are examined and what separates a top response

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