The Principle of Stare Decisis Requires That Judges Make Decisions

question 15

Multiple Choice

The principle of stare decisis requires that judges make decisions in accordance with ____________________.

• A) the Constitution
• B) international law
• C) United Nations declarations
• D) prior decisions of their courts
• E) advisory opinions from attorneys general

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Definitions:

Society

A group of individuals sharing a common territory and culture, and who interact and create relationships that form a distinct entity with shared norms and values.

Social Control Theory

A theory in sociology that suggests mechanisms, strategies, and processes that regulate individual and group behavior, leading to conformity and compliance to the rules of a society.

Social Norms

Expected standards of conduct within a society that guide the behavior of its members.

Internalize

The process of incorporating the values, attitudes, and norms of a society into one's own belief system.