When a Particular Court Senses That Its Prior Decisions on an Issue

question 13

Short Answer

When a particular court senses that its prior decisions on an issue are no longer in the mainstream,it may consider______its holding.

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Definitions:

Family Size

The number of individuals in a household related by blood, marriage, or adoption.

Poverty Line

The minimum level of income deemed necessary to achieve an adequate standard of living in a given country, helping to identify individuals and households in need.

Poverty Thresholds

The minimum income levels set by a government that determine who is considered to be living in poverty.

U.S. Bureau of the Census

A principal agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, responsible for producing data about the American people and economy.