As Most New States Came into the Union, Generally Their

question 2

Multiple Choice

As most new states came into the Union, generally their legislatures adopted _________ incorporating the common law to the extent that it did not conflict with the federal or their respective state constitutions.

• A) reception statutes
• B) writs of mandamus
• C) bills of attainder
• D) precedents

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Definitions:

Present

The period of time now occurring or being considered, often distinguished from the past and future.

Past

Refers to all events, experiences, and actions that have occurred before the present time, shaping historical context and individual or collective memories.

Future

The time or a period of time following the moment of speaking or writing; time regarded as still to come.

Mindfulness

The practice of being aware and present in the moment without judgment.