The Power of Courts to Establish Law in Matters Not

question 62

True/False

The power of courts to establish law in matters not specifically addressed by statutes is very limited in common law countries.

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Definitions:

Politically Motivated

Actions or decisions driven by political reasons, aims, or influences rather than by personal or ethical considerations.

Jacob Lawrence

An African-American painter known for his portrayal of African-American life and history through his series of narrative paintings.

The Migration of the Negro

A series of paintings by artist Jacob Lawrence depicting the mass movement of African Americans from the rural South to the urban North in the early 20th century.

Discrimination

The unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, age, or sex.