Difficulty: Easy
Correct Answer: c, a, e, b, d
Explanation:
Introduction / Context:
Legal-process sequencing problems require understanding of procedural order: crime happens, police investigate, courts adjudicate, punishments are awarded, and justice is served.
Given Data / Assumptions:
Concept / Approach:
The core order is: Crime → Police → Judgement → Punishment → Justice.
Step-by-Step Solution:
1) c (Crime) occurs.2) a (Police) investigate/prosecute.3) e (Judgement) by the court.4) b (Punishment) as per judgement.5) d (Justice) as the ultimate outcome.
Verification / Alternative check:
Punishment cannot logically precede judgement; justice is the end state, not an intermediate step.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
They place punishment before judgement or justice before judgement, violating due process.
Common Pitfalls:
Equating investigation with judgement, or assuming justice occurs immediately after crime.
Final Answer:
c, a, e, b, d
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