In the Absence of Express Words to the Contrary, Which

question 19

Multiple Choice

In the absence of express words to the contrary, which of the following should be presumed when interpreting legislation?

• A)The legislation is intended to override established rules of international law.
• B)The legislation is intended to be extra-territorial.
• C)The legislation is intended to be retrospective.
• D)The legislation is not intended to contradict the constitution.

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Definitions:

Innervates

Supplies an organ or other body part with nerves.

Olfactory Nerves

The set of nerves responsible for the sense of smell, conveying sensory information from the nose to the brain.

Trochlear Nerves

Cranial nerves responsible for the movement of the eyes, specifically controlling the superior oblique muscle for rotational movement.

Facial Nerves

The seventh cranial nerves that control the muscles of facial expression, convey taste sensations from the anterior two-thirds of the tongue, and supply glands in the head or neck.