Which of the Following Statements About Judicial Decision Making Is

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about judicial decision making is true?

• A) It is not subject to any review or oversight.
• B) It is based solely on precedents and scientific techniques.
• C) It is often as subjective as the decision making of other government officials.
• D) It is so similar from one judge to another that it is unimportant who sits on a case.

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