4 Which of the following approaches to studying judicial decision making rests on the assumption that appellate court judges view cases primarily in terms of policy preferences?

Which of the following arguments is most likely to be given by someone in favor of tort reform?

A) There are a large number of frivolous lawsuits filed by those who seek large financial awards for injuries they claim to have suffered B) Businesses should be granted immunity for their actions even if they harm others C) Putative damages are the only way to ensure that businesses act morally and ethically D) Those who are injured due to the negligence of others should have known that life is full of risks E) It is impossible to place a cap on the amount of money that can compensate someone for their pain and suffering

Liberals place much more emphasis on ______ than do realists

A) balance of power B) institutions C) relative gains D) security E) zero-sum situations