To Settle Concerns Over How the Courts Deal with Past

question 85

Multiple Choice

To settle concerns over how the courts deal with past cases once a new rule has been decided by the U.S.Supreme Court, the courts apply the ______.

• A)ex post facto rule
• B)previous docket rule
• C)retroactivity rule
• D)former cases doctrine

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Definitions:

Sensorineural Hearing Loss

Hearing loss that occurs when neural structures associated with the ear are damaged. Neural structures include hearing receptors and the auditory nerve.

Conductive Hearing Loss

A type of hearing loss that occurs when sound waves cannot be conducted through the ear. Most types are temporary.

Tuning Fork

A tool made of metal with two prongs, used primarily to produce a specific tone or pitch for tuning musical instruments, as well as for auditory testing and in healing practices.

Retinal Fixation

The ability of the eyes to maintain visual focus on a single point or object, crucial for a stable and clear visual perception.