Schauer Ch. 1 Flashcards
1
Q
What are some common definitions of legal reasoning?
A
the process by which legal professionals analyze and apply legal principles to specific cases or scenarios
2
Q
What is Schauer’s tentative definition of legal reasoning?
A
A mastery of an array of talents in argument and decision making
3
Q
Describe the reasoning and outcome of United States v. Locke
A
The Supreme Court ruled that the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 did not prohibit the regulation of water quality beyond its original purpose of protecting navigation and it expanded regulatory authority of the federal government in environmental protection
