Question

read this sentence from passage 2. \from the very beginning, our state and national constitutions and laws have laid great emphasis on procedural and substantive safeguards designed to assure fair trials before impartial tribunals in which every defendant stands equal before the law.\ (paragraph 8) what is the meaning of impartial as it is used in passage 2? a appointed b competent c educated d neutral

Explanation:

The word "impartial" in the context of fair trials means not favoring either side, which is best defined as neutral.

Answer:

D. neutral