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U. S. President Johnson signed into law a bill that Congress sent to him. The Supreme Court declared the law unconstitutional a month later. Which
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| Mark and Brenda present opposing sides of a case. The judge will rule in favor of the person who presents the strongest argument. Which type of system is this? |
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| In war, captains understand a few of their soldiers will die. This is done so that thousands of people will live in freedom after the war. Which ethical theory supports this reasoning? |
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| Sally said she would never run a stop sign unless she was taking someone to the hospital for an emergency. What ethical theory would she use in this situation? |
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Medical researchers that test on animals understand that they are helping thousands of people by harming a
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| Where did common law originate and develop? |
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| Congressman Thomas Smith of South Dakota is a member of the U.S. House of Representatives. The position of representative is a part of which branch of government? |
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| What legal concept did the United States adopt when it gained independence? |
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| Brenda decides to look at the final consequences of each alternative before making her decision. Which ethical theory is she using? |
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| When the United States gained independence, what legal concept was adopted in the Constitution? |
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| Majority votes determine which laws Congress will pass. This is an example of which type of ethical theory? |
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| What is unwritten law based on local customs and traditions? |
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| What are rules of conduct established by the government to maintain stability and justice? |
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| Law established by a court and thereafter referred to in similar cases is called what? |
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| The laws of the United States that govern society are closely connected to what religion? |
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| The term precedent refers to what concept of law? |
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| Follow previous court decisions |
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| What name is given to the first ten amendments to the US Constitution? |
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Who may review the final decision by an
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| Why does the legislature create administrative agencies? |
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| To regulate activitie for the public |
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| What is the supreme law of the United States? |
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| The laws of Saudia Arabia that govern society are closely connected to what religion? |
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