When a Judge Delivers Their Decision

question 28

Multiple Choice

When a judge delivers their decision:

• A)They simply state the decision and do not provide any explanation as to how it was reached.
• B)They usually do not explain which evidence was accepted and which evidence was rejected.
• C)There is rarely any indication as to the legal principles relied upon in reaching the decision.
• D)They explain how the decision was reached including the evidence that was accepted and the legal principles that were relied upon.

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Definitions:

Local Differences

Variations in cultural, social, economic, and environmental characteristics that are unique to specific geographic areas or communities.

McDonaldization

The process by which principles of the fast-food industry, such as efficiency, calculability, predictability, and control, are becoming dominant in other sectors of society.

Globalization

The process of interaction and integration among people, companies, and governments worldwide, often leading to increased connectivity and interdependence of the world's markets and businesses.

Homogenizing Effects

The process by which dominant cultures or ideas begin to diminish or eliminate cultural differences, leading to a more uniform or similar society.