Legislation Has Become a Dominant Source of Law in Modern

question 6

Multiple Choice

Legislation has become a dominant source of law in modern America because of

• A) the derogation of the common law.
• B) rapid social change requiring new law.
• C) the principle of separation of powers.
• D) the fact that judges may not make law.

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Definitions:

Absolute Threshold

The minimum level of stimulus intensity needed for a stimulus to be detected.

Pain Receptors

Sensory nerve endings that respond to harmful stimuli and send pain signals to the brain.

Pain Perception

The subjective interpretation and experience of pain, which can vary greatly among individuals.

Bottom-Up

An approach or process that begins with the smallest or simplest elements and integrates them into larger and more complex systems or understandings.