In a common law system, ______ refers to cases that have come before the courts in the past.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

precedent

Political Science

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Which of the following is a similarity between the National Assembly and the SĂ©nat?

A. both houses are directly elected by the people of France B. both have the power to suggest amendments to bills passing through them C. both houses can only have members for 5 years before reelection D. both the houses can be dissolved by the president E. both cannot initiate propels or set agendas

Political Science

The founders’ opposition to prior restraint showed their commitment to ______.

a. the right to due process of law b. freedom of the press c. freedom of assembly d. the right to bear arms

Political Science