What Term Is Latin for "Things Said by the Way

question 34

Multiple Choice

What term is Latin for "things said by the way"?

• A) ratio decidendi
• B) obiter dicta
• C) precedent
• D) common law

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Definitions:

Ratification Debate

The intense discussion and argument that took place around the adoption of the United States Constitution by the states.

Propertied Men

Individuals who own property, historically granted certain rights and privileges not afforded to those without property, including the right to vote.

Urban Dwellers

People who live in cities or towns, often experiencing lifestyles, challenges, and opportunities distinct from rural life.

Original Constitution

The fundamental legal document, drafted in 1787, that established the framework of the U.S. government and outlined the rights of its citizens.