Loose Organizations of Groups and Individuals Working to Bring About

question 60

True/False

Loose organizations of groups and individuals working to bring about wholesale change by influencing multiple actors,including governments,business,and individuals are called social movements.

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Definitions:

Persuasive Precedents

Judicial decisions from other jurisdictions or levels of court that are not binding but may influence a court's decision.

Jurisdictions

The official power to make legal decisions and judgments, often within a specific geographic area or over certain types of legal cases.

Supreme Court

The Supreme Court is the highest judiciary authority in a country or jurisdiction, often having the final say in legal disputes and interpretations of law.

Binding Authority

Any source of law that a court must follow when deciding a case. Binding authorities include constitutions, statutes, and regulations that govern the issue being decided, as well as court decisions that are controlling precedents within the jurisdiction.