The Doctrine of Stare Decisis Means That

question 38

Multiple Choice

The doctrine of stare decisis means that:

• A) the common law has not been able to evolve in a stable and predictable manner.
• B) certain decisions cannot be appealed.
• C) courts adhere to and rely on rules of law that they or superior courts announced and applied in prior similar decisions.
• D) courts are not allowed to correct erroneous decisions or choose among conflicting precedents.

Identify the effects of brain damages (e.g., strokes) on memory recall and familiarity.

Describe the concepts of schema and semantic association and their impact on routine actions and memory formation.

Comprehend the relationship between eyewitness confidence and eyewitness accuracy.

Recognize common errors in recalling stories and events due to schemas and memory biases.

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Definitions:

Reverse Splits

A corporate action where a company reduces the number of its outstanding shares to increase the share price, without altering the company's market capitalization.

Outstanding Shares

Represents the total number of shares of a corporation that are currently owned by all its shareholders, including share blocks held by institutional investors and restricted shares owned by the company’s insiders.

Derivative Security

A financial instrument whose value is derived from the value of an underlying asset, index, or interest rate, including futures, options, and swaps.

Dividend Policy

A company's strategy or policy in determining the size and frequency of dividend payments to shareholders.