What Do Courts Begin Their Interpretation of a Clearly Worded

question 53

Multiple Choice

What do courts begin their interpretation of a clearly worded statute with?

• A)Its plain meaning
• B)Its legislative history
• C)Records of legislative debates
• D)Its different amendments

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Definitions:

Cued Recall

A memory recall process where a person is given hints or cues to assist in retrieving information from memory.

Recognition

The cognitive process of identifying a previously encountered entity or information.

Explicit Memory

Explicit memory involves conscious recollection of specific facts and events that can be verbally described, also known as declarative memory.

Associations

Connections or relationships between thoughts, ideas, or concepts in the mind.