Common Law Is Primarily Judicial in Origin and Based on Court

question 66

True/False

Common law is primarily judicial in origin and based on court decisions.

Recognize the specific characteristics and challenges associated with developmental disorders such as Down syndrome, dyslexia, and developmental coordination disorder.

Identify and describe various causes of intellectual disability.

Distinguish between different levels of intellectual disability and their characteristics.

Recognize the socio-economic factors contributing to intellectual disability.

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Definitions:

Criminal Justice

The system of practices and institutions of governments directed at upholding social control, deterring and mitigating crime, and sanctioning those who violate laws with criminal penalties and rehabilitation efforts.

Law Enforcement

The system by which members of society act in an organized manner to enforce the law by discovering, deterring, rehabilitating, or punishing people who violate the rules and norms governing that society.

Justified Warfare

Warfare that is deemed defensible by ethical or moral standards, often discussed within the context of just war theory.

Large Scale

Referring to activities, operations, or phenomena that are extensive in size, scope, or impact.