What Were the Political, Social, Economic, And/or Cultural Consequences of This

question 58

Essay

What were the political, social, economic, and/or cultural consequences of this item: the 2008 presidential election?
Instructions:
-Identify each item. Give an explanation or description of the item. Answer the questions who, what, where, and when.
-Explain the historical significance of each item. Establish the historical context in which the item exists. Establish the item as the result of or as the cause of other factors existing in the society under study.

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Definitions:

Directed Verdict

A ruling by a court in favor of one party without allowing the jury to consider the case because the opposing party failed to present sufficient evidence to support their claim.

Demurrer

A legal objection that argues a complaint, even if true, is not sufficient to constitute a cause of action and therefore should be dismissed.

Minitrial

A simplified court process involving a short trial and an advisory verdict, often used to encourage settlement.

Non Obstante Veredicto

A legal term meaning "notwithstanding the verdict," used when a judge overturns a jury's decision or enters a judgment contrary to the jury's verdict.