The Concept of Precedent Emerged in the ______

question 85

Multiple Choice

The concept of precedent emerged in the ______.

• A)Roman Law
• B)Doctrine of Stare Decisis
• C)English Common Law
• D)Code of Hammurabi

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Definitions:

Politics

The activities associated with governance, or the debate and conflict among individuals or parties having or hoping to achieve power.

Pendleton Act

A federal law enacted in 1883 that established that positions within the federal government should be awarded on the basis of merit instead of political affiliation.

Spoils System

A practice where a political party, after winning an election, gives government jobs to its voters as a reward for working toward victory.

Pendleton Act

A United States federal law enacted in 1883, establishing that government jobs should be awarded based on merit rather than political affiliation.