How are legal rulings made by American judges an example of common law?
a. Their rulings are based on both precedent and written statutes.
b. Their decisions are narrowly confined to a specific question of law.
c. Their decisions are backed by a reasoned justification for the ruling.
d. Their rulings apply to a broad class of cases rather than just a single dispute.
a
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The MOST important source of political values in the United States is probably
A. the mass media. B. the family. C. religion. D. public schools. E. local newspapers.
Topics in American Government: The Constitutional ConventionClick on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 52 and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the test and answer the following questions:Which of the following determined the final composition of Congress?
A. the three fifths compromise B. the New Jersey plan C. the Virginia plan D. the Great Compromise
The alliance that fought against the Triple Entente in World War I was comprised of
a. France, Great Britain, and the United States. b. France, Great Britain, and Russia. c. Germany, Russia, and Austria-Hungary. d. Germany, Italy and the Ottoman Empire . e. Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire.
Which concept is consistent with the activities pursued in the process of rational decision making?
A. divergent interests B. satisficing C. utilization of standardized responses D. identification of alternatives