POL391 Adversarial Natures

Question: Now that you have an understanding of the adversarial nature of the legal system and the reasons for it, think about other areas in our society, politics, economics that seem to fit the same mold. Explain the connections that you see and point out any common origins with adversarial legalism. Try to explain in your own words why our history has led us to embrace this unique approach to law and other American institutions.