A Code-Law System _____

question 18

Multiple Choice

A code-law system _____.

• A)is used to resolve particular cases,usually by judges and a jury
• B)is unique to England,the United States,and former colonies of the British Empire
• C)recognizes the use of precedents in judicial cases
• D)is similar to the communist and socialist legal systems
• E)is one where all the legal rules are in one comprehensive legislative enactment

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Definitions:

Blind Spot

An area in the field of vision that is not detected by the eye, where the optic nerve connects to the retina, or metaphorically, an area of ignorance or lack of awareness.

Retina

A layer at the back of the eyeball containing cells that are sensitive to light and trigger nerve impulses that pass via the optic nerve to the brain, where a visual image is formed.

Sensation

The process by which sensory receptors and the nervous system receive stimuli from the environment, such as touch, taste, smell, sound, and sight.

Perception

The process by which sensory information is organized, interpreted, and consciously experienced.