BLAW 301 EXAM 3 KU questions well
answered to pass
Mediation - correct answer ✔✔-satisfy the mutual interests of the parties with the assistance of
a mediator
-The mediator has no power
-focus on needs rather than rights
Typical Stages - correct answer ✔✔1. Initial contact with disputing parties
2. Educate parties
3. Formal agreement to mediate
4. Collect information about the dispute
5. Need to be neutral and impartial.
6. Explain the process
7. Ground rules
8. Strong emotions
Stare Decisis - correct answer ✔✔- is the practice of deciding new cases with reference to
decisions made in prior cases (precedents). Following the doctrine of stare decisis gives the
appearance of neutrality and objectivity
Use of Social Science Data - correct answer ✔✔The Brown court justified its decision in part
based on scientific studies presented to the Court looking at the doll test and how it affected
self esteem
answered to pass
Mediation - correct answer ✔✔-satisfy the mutual interests of the parties with the assistance of
a mediator
-The mediator has no power
-focus on needs rather than rights
Typical Stages - correct answer ✔✔1. Initial contact with disputing parties
2. Educate parties
3. Formal agreement to mediate
4. Collect information about the dispute
5. Need to be neutral and impartial.
6. Explain the process
7. Ground rules
8. Strong emotions
Stare Decisis - correct answer ✔✔- is the practice of deciding new cases with reference to
decisions made in prior cases (precedents). Following the doctrine of stare decisis gives the
appearance of neutrality and objectivity
Use of Social Science Data - correct answer ✔✔The Brown court justified its decision in part
based on scientific studies presented to the Court looking at the doll test and how it affected
self esteem
