Which of the Following Statements Describes the Idea of Precedents

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements describes the idea of precedents?

• A) The common law changes very slowly to permit rational decision making in each branch of our government.
• B) The Supreme Court is required to issue an opinion after a ruling.
• C) Most citizens can know that the law will become consistent in its expectations for them.
• D) Judges must abide by the decisions of earlier cases unless there is a clear reason to distinguish the current case from its predecessors.
• E) The Supreme Court is able to promote judicial review through regularly scheduled reviews of case law.

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Definitions:

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Oppressed

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Intergroup Bias Effect

The tendency to favor one's own group over other groups, leading to prejudice and discrimination.

Paternalistic Prejudice

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