Which of the Following Statements Is Correct Regarding the Purpose

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is correct regarding the purpose approach to statutory interpretation?

• A)The court must apply the interpretation that appears to be just and appropriate.
• B)The court can only use information contained within the statute.
• C)The court can use information outside the statute,such as reports of parliamentary debates.
• D)A and C above.

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Definitions:

Novel

A long, fictional narrative in prose form, exploring character, action, and sometimes setting, distinguishing it from shorter stories or novellas.

Slaves

Individuals forced into servitude, deprived of personal freedom, and compelled to perform labor or services against their will under threat of punishment.

Oregon Treaty

An agreement made in 1846 between the United States and Great Britain that set the boundary between Canadian and American territories in the Pacific Northwest.

Great Britain

A sovereign country located off the northwestern coast of mainland Europe, comprising England, Scotland, and Wales.