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The Paragraph Below Is Developed by a Specific Mode or Pattern

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The paragraph below is developed by a specific mode or pattern. Read the paragraph; then answer the question(s) .
(1) Judges can be divided, on the basis of their written opinions, into three categories: conservative, liberal, and centrist. (2) Although all judges respect the law, conservative judges have an especially strong belief in the importance of the law and the history surrounding it. (3) They believe that real justice comes only from strictly applying the law to the facts of a case, whether or not the outcome seems fair to an individual. (4) On the other hand, liberal judges look beyond a rigid reading to the "spirit of the law" in their search for real justice in a case. (5) They might broadly interpret the law in order to champion individual rights. (6) The outcome of the case matters more to them than the letter of the law. (7) Finally, centrist judges walk the middle ground between conservative and liberal. (8) They do not apply the law as rigidly as conservative judges, yet they are not as willing as liberal judges to apply the law loosely. (9) Having different types of judges helps balance our legal system; their differing views help protect both the law and individual rights.
Transitional words or phrases are used in which sentences?

Definitions:

Shares Outstanding

Shares outstanding refer to the total number of shares of a company’s stock that are currently owned by all its shareholders, including shares held by institutional investors and restricted shares owned by the company’s officers and insiders.

Expectations Theory

A hypothesis in finance that the long-term interest rates reflect expected future short-term rates, adjusting for risk premium.

Dividend Distribution

The payment of a portion of a company's earnings to its shareholders, usually in the form of cash or additional stock.

Signaling Effect

The notion that actions by a company can provide signals to investors and the market about its future prospects.