Which of the Following Best Describes the Literal Rule of Statutory

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the literal rule of statutory interpretation?

• A)The meaning and intention of language used in the Act is clear and it is the court's duty to apply it.
• B)The meaning and intention of language used in the Act is unclear so it is necessary to look at the law before the statute was passed.
• C)The meaning and intention of language used in the Act is unclear so it is necessary to read the act in its entirety and ask 'What mischief is this statute intended to remedy?'.
• D)The meaning and intention of language used in the Act is clear and it is the court's duty to apply it unless that would result in absurdity,injustice or repugnance.

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Definitions:

Continuous

Without pause or interruption; unending over time or space.

Fixed-Ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is reinforced only after a specified number of responses, used in behaviorist theories.

Reinforcer

A stimulus or event that increases the likelihood of the behavior that led to it happening again.

Electric Shock

A sudden discharge of electricity through a part of the body, often used in psychological experiments or as a form of therapy.