When Deciding Cases of First Impression, Courts May Consider Which

question 21

Multiple Choice

When deciding cases of first impression, courts may consider which of the following factors?

• A) Legal principles and policies underlying previous court decisions or statutes
• B) Fairness
• C) Social values and customs
• D) Public policy
• E) All of these choices are correct.

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Definitions:

Sexual Development

The process of physical and emotional changes that occur as a person becomes sexually mature, including puberty and the development of sexual orientation and identity.

Ernest Borneman

A controversial German jazz musician, writer, and sexologist known for his work in sexual behavior research.

Cutaneous Phase

A stage of certain diseases or conditions characterized by visible symptoms on the skin.

Masturbation

The sexual stimulation of one's own genitals for sexual arousal or pleasure, sometimes to the point of orgasm.