In Deciding a Case of First Impression, Appropriate Sources for a Court

question 22

Multiple Choice

In deciding a case of first impression, appropriate sources for a court to consider include all of the following except

• A)legal authorities that are not binding on the court.
• B)issues of fairness.
• C)government policy based on widely held social values.
• D)a poll of those present in the courtroom at the time of the decision.

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Definitions:

Muscle Contraction

The process by which muscle fibers generate force and shorten or maintain tension in response to stimulation.

Abdominis

Referring to abdominal muscles, especially the rectus abdominis, which is a key muscle in the front of the abdomen.

Abdomen

The part of the body that lies between the chest and the pelvis, containing most of the digestive system organs, among others.

Brachium

An anatomical term referring to the arm, specifically the upper arm from shoulder to elbow.