What is the one-word substitution for 'A person who looks at the bright side of things'?

Choose the word most nearly synonymous in meaning to 'Coercion':

Choose the word most nearly opposite in meaning to 'Acquittal':

Choose the word most nearly synonymous in meaning to 'Stipulate':

Choose the word most nearly opposite in meaning to 'Liable':

Choose the word most nearly synonymous in meaning to 'Quash':

A formal written law proposed in a legislature before it is enacted is known as a?