When It Comes to Interpreting Statutes,a Precedent Is Formed When

question 62

Multiple Choice

When it comes to interpreting statutes,a precedent is formed when courts

• A)decide on the meaning of the language of the statute.
• B)decide what the language of the statute means; whether it applies to the facts of a case; and,if it does,its consequences.
• C)determine whether the statute applies to the facts of a case.
• D)decide on the consequences of the statute when applied to a particular case.
• E)use and apply an existing case to the case being dealt with.

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Definitions:

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An outdated term for bipolar disorder, a mental health condition characterized by extreme mood swings including emotional highs (mania) and lows (depression).

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Hallucinations

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