Judges in a Common-Law System Base Their Decisions on Other

question 77

True/False

Judges in a common-law system base their decisions on other judges' decisions.

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Definitions:

Appeal

An appeal is a formal request for a higher court to review and change the decision of a lower court.

Federal Law

The body of law created by the federal government of a country, applicable nationwide.

Vacation

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Family and Medical Leave Act

U.S. federal law that provides certain employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year for qualified medical and family reasons.