Which statement best expresses the realist view of judicial decision-making?
Correct answer: A. The practical outcome may depend on facts, institutions and judicial choices
- A. The practical outcome may depend on facts, institutions and judicial choices
- B. Judges decide cases solely by applying mechanically fixed rules
- C. Legal validity depends entirely on whether a rule is morally good
- D. Custom is the only genuine source of law in every legal system
Explanation
Legal realists emphasise how facts, judicial behaviour, institutional setting and practical consequences affect decisions. They do not necessarily deny the existence of rules, but they reject the idea that rules alone mechanically determine every result.
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