Common Law Relies on Decisions Made by Judges in Previous

question 233

Multiple Choice

Common law relies on decisions made by judges in previous cases. These earlier decisions are called

• A) administrative guidelines.
• B) precedents.
• C) arbitration rules.
• D) statutory models.

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Definitions:

Spanking

The act of hitting someone, typically a child, on the buttocks as a form of punishment.

U.S. Parents

Refers to mothers, fathers, or legal guardians who are raising one or more children in the United States.

Effective Punishment

A disciplinary method that successfully decreases the likelihood of a behavior recurring, ideally tailored to be immediate, appropriate, and proportional to the behavior.

Instilling Guilt

The practice of causing another person to feel guilty, often as a means of control or manipulation.