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Reading Comprehension Practice Questions — Set 2
10 free Reading Comprehension reviewer questions with answers and explanations. Pindutin ang sagot mo para makita agad kung tama — kasama na ang paliwanag. Set 2 of 5.
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PASSAGE 6: Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) offers parties methods to resolve conflicts outside traditional litigation. Mediation and arbitration are common ADR forms. These processes are often faster, less expensive, and more flexible than court proceedings, though they may sacrifice some procedural protections. QUESTION: What advantage do ADR processes typically offer?
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PASSAGE 6 (continued): Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) offers parties methods to resolve conflicts outside traditional litigation. Mediation and arbitration are common ADR forms. These processes are often faster, less expensive, and more flexible than court proceedings, though they may sacrifice some procedural protections. QUESTION: What potential drawback of ADR does the passage mention?
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PASSAGE 7: Judicial independence ensures that judges make decisions based on law and facts, free from external pressure. This principle protects against political interference and maintains public confidence in the judiciary. However, independence must be balanced with accountability to prevent abuse of judicial power. QUESTION: What does judicial independence protect against?
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PASSAGE 7 (continued): Judicial independence ensures that judges make decisions based on law and facts, free from external pressure. This principle protects against political interference and maintains public confidence in the judiciary. However, independence must be balanced with accountability to prevent abuse of judicial power. QUESTION: Why must independence be balanced with accountability?
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PASSAGE 8: The attorney-client privilege protects confidential communications between lawyers and their clients. This privilege encourages full and frank disclosure, enabling attorneys to provide effective representation. Courts recognize limited exceptions when communications involve ongoing or future crimes. QUESTION: What is the purpose of attorney-client privilege?
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PASSAGE 8 (continued): The attorney-client privilege protects confidential communications between lawyers and their clients. This privilege encourages full and frank disclosure, enabling attorneys to provide effective representation. Courts recognize limited exceptions when communications involve ongoing or future crimes. QUESTION: When might the privilege not apply?
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PASSAGE 9: Legal interpretation involves determining the meaning of statutes and constitutional provisions. Textualists focus on the plain meaning of words, while purposivists consider legislative intent. These different approaches can lead to divergent conclusions about the same legal text. QUESTION: How do textualists approach legal interpretation?
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PASSAGE 9 (continued): Legal interpretation involves determining the meaning of statutes and constitutional provisions. Textualists focus on the plain meaning of words, while purposivists consider legislative intent. These different approaches can lead to divergent conclusions about the same legal text. QUESTION: What does the passage suggest about interpretive approaches?
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PASSAGE 10: Tort law provides remedies for civil wrongs that cause harm to individuals or property. Negligence, the most common tort, requires proof of duty, breach, causation, and damages. Plaintiffs must establish each element to recover compensation. QUESTION: What must be proven to establish negligence?
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