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:

Gestalt Theorists

Psychologists who emphasize a holistic approach to understanding the mind, suggesting that psychological phenomena must be viewed as organized, structured wholes.

Figure and Ground

The concept of figure and ground refers to a type of perceptual grouping that is a crucial principle in visual perception, determining elements perceived as objects against a background.

Vestibular Senses

Refers to the perception of body balance and movement, mediated by the inner ear.

System Readjusts

The process by which a system modifies itself or its components to adapt to changes in its environment or operations.