The Quality of a Discussion Often Depends on How Closely

question 104

Essay

The quality of a discussion often depends on how closely the parties attend to the same issue. For the passage below, determine whether the speakers are clearly disputing the same issue, or whether somebody is missing the point.
A: I think the oversight laws for police have to be toughened. Right now, it's difficult for society to protect itself against rogue cops.
B: Well, I know you can't be convinced otherwise, but it just isn't that every officer who's brought up on charges is guilty of those charges.

Understand the merger of law and equity and identify their differences.

Comprehend the structure of the federal government system and the distribution of powers.

Learn how to determine whether federal law preempts state regulation.

Understand the purpose and evolution of courts of law and equity.

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