In legal reasoning, the facts of a case suggest that there is an issue. this issue may already be governed by a rule of law. when the facts are compared to the rule, an analysis of the case can be developed. from this analysis, a _[blank]_ can be made as to whether or not the _[blank]_ applies to the _[blank]_.
which three words, in order, best complete the statement?

a-conclusion; rule; facts
b-conclusion; issue; rule
c-rule; conclusion; issue

Sister carrie, chapter ii theodore dreiser how does the author prepare readers for the last full paragraph of this passage? a) the author introduces carrie by showing readers the similarities between carrie and her sister, who is married to a hardworking man. b) the author introduces carrie as the jealous sibling of minnie, who works hard to make carrie feel welcome without upsetting her own marital balance. c) the author introduces carrie as an observant and young woman who notices the routine of her sister and brother-in-law, with whom she is staying. d) the author introduces carrie as a rather selfish and naive young woman who accepts the hospitality of her sister and brother-in-law until she can find a job in the city.