8.

"After the fact" . A doctrine that precludes creating laws retroactively.

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A. Ex post facto

B. Morituri te salutamus

C. Res judicata

D. Stare decisis

9

"Let the decision stand". A doctrine whereby courts follow similar past rules regarding the same legal issues.

Answers:

A. De minimus non curat lex

B. Ex post facto

C. Res judicata

D. Stare decisis

10

The legal system attempts to accomplish justice but does not guarantee a just result.

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True

False

11

Law is the same as justice.

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True

False

12

The essential elements of a "legal system" includes laws that are a set of principles, rules and standards that have general application in a society; were developed by a legitimate authority; and trigger penalties when violated.

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True

False

13

The principal functions of law are to keep the peace; enforce standards of conduct; facilitate planning; and promote social justice. Answers:

True

False

14

Unlike criminal law, civil law is prosecuted by governmental authorities called civil prosecutors.

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True

False

15

The purpose of Constitutional checks and balances is to keep any one branch of government from becoming too powerful.

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True

False

16

Constitutions, statutes and court decisions are all primary sources of law.

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True

False

17

Persuasive authority carries greater weight than mandatory authority.

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True

False

18

The "plain meaning" of a statute is the only method used by the court to interpret a law's meaning.

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True

False