____ Is a Body of Principles That Establishes the Structure

question 43

Multiple Choice

____ is a body of principles that establishes the structure of a government and the relationship of that government to the people.

• A) A constitution
• B) Statutory law
• C) Stare decisis
• D) The common law

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Definitions:

Elaboration Likelihood Model

A theory in social psychology that explains different ways of processing stimuli, why they are used, and their outcomes on attitude change.

Dissonance Theory

A theory that suggests people are motivated to reduce the discomfort (dissonance) caused by inconsistencies between their beliefs and their actions.

Balance Model

A theoretical framework for understanding how different elements within a system maintain a state of equilibrium or balance.

Elaboration Likelihood Model

A theory in social psychology that explains different ways of processing stimuli, why they are used, and their outcomes on attitude change, distinguishing between central and peripheral routes.