Which is a role of the parties?

Which is a role of the parties?

• A. Cross examine witnesses
• B. Decide the verdict
• C. Sentence the offender
• D. Discharge the judge's duties

Answer: (A)

Cross-examining witnesses is a central way the parties test the evidence at trial. In an adversarial system, each side questions witnesses called by the other and presents its own evidence, with cross-examination aiming to challenge credibility, expose inconsistencies, and clarify statements. This helps the trier of fact assess what actually happened. The other roles belong to different actors: deciding the verdict is done by the judge or jury, sentencing the offender follows conviction and is the judge’s duty, and discharging the judge’s duties isn’t a party responsibility.

Cross-examining witnesses is a central way the parties test the evidence at trial. In an adversarial system, each side questions witnesses called by the other and presents its own evidence, with cross-examination aiming to challenge credibility, expose inconsistencies, and clarify statements. This helps the trier of fact assess what actually happened. The other roles belong to different actors: deciding the verdict is done by the judge or jury, sentencing the offender follows conviction and is the judge’s duty, and discharging the judge’s duties isn’t a party responsibility.