Common Law Is a System by Which a Court

question 37

Multiple Choice

Common law is a system by which a court:

• A) ensures that both parties to a case have lawyers and share evidence.
• B) makes legal decisions on the basis of earlier decisions by other courts.
• C) provides a detailed codification of the law.
• D) only hears cases that come from its specific jurisdiction.
• E) hears special cases involving enemy combatants and matters related to national security.

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Definitions:

Undermine Others

The act of subtly weakening or damaging someone else's position, reputation, or success.

Conditional

Relating to a scenario that depends on one or more requirements being met or conditions being fulfilled.

Forgiveness

The process of letting go of resentment, anger, and thoughts of revenge against someone who has wronged you.

Nonverbal Display

Communication without words, using gestures, facial expressions, and body language to convey a message or emotion.