Under the Common Law, Judges Usually Decide Cases Based On

question 244

Multiple Choice

Under the common law, judges usually decide cases based on:

• A) personal opinion
• B) decisions from previous cases
• C) the U.S. Code or U.S. Code Annotated
• D) the statutes of the state within which the court sits
• E) executive orders

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Definitions:

Distress

Negative stress that can result from challenging situations, leading to physical and psychological discomfort.

Empathy

Ability to feel another person’s experiences; identifying with and experiencing another person’s emotions, thoughts and attitudes.

Bystander-Calculus Model

A theoretical framework suggesting that individuals go through a cognitive evaluation process in deciding whether to help in an emergency, considering costs and benefits.

Decision-Making Process

A step-by-step approach to making choices among various alternatives, involving elements such as identifying a problem, evaluating options, and selecting a course of action.