Prior Judicial Decisions That Are Applied to a Given Case

question 36

Multiple Choice

Prior judicial decisions that are applied to a given case, whether in a federal or state court, are known as:

• A) standards.
• B) precedents.
• C) briefs.
• D) public law.

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Definitions:

Molecular Geneticist

A scientist who studies the structure and function of genes at a molecular level, often investigating how genetic variations affect biological processes and diseases.

Heredity

The transmission of physical or mental traits from one generation to the next through genetics.

Twin Studies

Research studies that compare the similarities and differences between monozygotic (identical) and dizygotic (fraternal) twins to understand genetic and environmental influences.

Adoption Studies

Adoption studies are research methods in psychology and genetics that compare biologically related individuals raised apart from their biological families to those raised within them, to understand the influence of environment and genetics.