A Binding Process of Resolving Legal Disputes by Submitting Them

question 27

Multiple Choice

A binding process of resolving legal disputes by submitting them to a neutral third party is called

• A)mediation.
• B)arbitration.
• C)investigation.
• D)enforcement.

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Definitions:

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Fletcher v. Peck

A landmark Supreme Court case in 1810 that ruled state laws could not impair a contract, reinforcing the sanctity of contracts and showcasing early judicial review.

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The supreme law of the United States that outlines the national frame of government and the fundamental laws and principles by which the country is governed.

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