Most lawyers practice civil law because it is more
a. lucrative.
b. expensive.
c. time-consuming.
d. problematic.
A
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following is NOT a benefit associated with identifying a particular political theory or ideology?
a. reduce uncertainty b. feeling more secure c. increasing feelings of solidarity d. attracted to a particular country
The second level of Gilligan’s (1982) focuses on ______.
a. women begin to become aware of their responsibility for others’ well-being b. social norms and consensus are the basis for moral judgments and concern for others, especially others’ feelings, and the possibility of hurting others is of major concern c. women now understand that care includes caring for themselves as well as others d. individual survival is paramount, and moral considerations are relevant only when one’s own needs are in conflict
Waldo has a long history of mental illness. He also has a long beard, long hair and lives alone in a small house. One day he gets into an argument with his neighbor Jerome
The argument escalates to the point that Waldo goes after Jerome with an ax. He strikes Jerome in the head, killing him instantly. When interviewed by the police, Waldo claims that Jerome had been using cosmic rays to kill the tomatoes in his garden. The police note that Waldo has neither tomato plants nor a garden. He further tells the police that he is sorry Jerome is dead because the Bible says, "Thou shalt not kill." At trial for murder, Waldo's attorney raises the defense of insanity. Based on the facts presented, which of the following is the likely outcome of the trial? A) Waldo will be found guilty of murder because he knew the wrongfulness of his act. B) Waldo will be found not guilty of murder because he clearly suffers from insane delusions. C) Waldo will be found not guilty of murder because he is insane. D) Waldo will be found not guilty of murder but guilty of manslaughter because his mental illness can be used to reduce his level of culpability.