What Sets Science Apart from Other Forms of Explanation Is

question 22

Multiple Choice

What sets science apart from other forms of explanation is that science is

• A) empirical, open-ended, and self-correcting
• B) experimental and concerned with facts
• C) provable and valid
• D) a form of language that creates verifiable propositions

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Definitions:

Gideon's Rule

A legal principle stemming from Gideon v. Wainwright (1963) that guarantees the right to free legal representation for defendants in criminal cases who cannot afford an attorney.

Fourteenth Amendment

An amendment to the U.S. Constitution, ratified in 1868, that guarantees equal protection under the law to all citizens.

Constitutional Limit

Restrictions and boundaries set by a constitution that determine the scope of powers and authority of government bodies and officials.

Bill of Rights

The first ten amendments to the United States Constitution, guaranteeing essential rights and freedoms to American citizens.