Common laworiginates from usage and custom rather than from written statutes

The term refers to an unwritten body of judicial opinion, originally developed by English courts, that is based on non-statutory customs, traditions, and precedents that help guide judicial decision making. a. True
b. False


a

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The barrel of a shotgun:

a. Is indistinguishable from that of a rifle. b. Is smooth without the grooves and lands found in rifles. c. Is generally shorter than that of a rifle. d. Is wider at the end to concentrate shot.

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This Supreme Court case found that the totality of prison conditions should not become so deplorable as to violate constitutional expectations for inmates.

a. Palmigiano v. Garrahy(1977) b. Morris v. Travisono(1970) c. Holt v. Sarver (1969) d. Farmer v. Brennan (1994)

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Define the two types of validity and explain some of the factors that may threaten validity in research designs. ? How can threats to the two types of validity be addressed?

What will be an ideal response?

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Studies in what country have found reductions in repeat burglaries due to efforts by law enforcement?

a) England b) France c) United States d) Canada

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