Matchthe most appropriate term to the definition.
A. The goal of law-making authorities to balance the need for consistency andstability against the need for a flexible and adaptivegovernment
B. “Let the decision stand.” The method used by the judiciary when applying precedent to current situations.
C. Creation of law bythe judiciary
D. A statute; law that iscreated by the legislature
E. Regulations and decisionsthat explain and detail statutes, and are issued by administrative agencies.
F. Existing legalstandards that courtslook to for guidance when making a determination of a legal issue
G. The doctrine that follows the principle thatgovernment should adapt laws to reflect the currentneeds and beliefs of society
H. The goal of the judiciary to allowmaximumpersonal freedom without detracting from the welfare of the general public.
I. The political belief that there should be a superiorgovernmententity that is notsubject to question or challenge
J. Lawcreatedby one ofthe three sources of government, including the legislature,administrativeagencies, and the judiciary
A. modern balance
B. _staredecisis_
C. common law
D. statutory law
E. administrative law
F. precedent
G. sociological theory
H. traditional balance
I. positivist theory
J. legalstandard
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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