Which Doctrine Binds Courts of Equal or Lesser Levels Within

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which doctrine binds courts of equal or lesser levels within a jurisdiction to the principles established by higher appellate courts within the same jurisdiction?

• A)mens rea
• B)actus rea
• C)stare decisis
• D)lex talionis

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Definitions:

Gustation

The sense of taste, or the act of discerning flavors through receptors in the mouth.

Olfaction

The sense of smell, a chemical sense in which odorants are detected by olfactory receptors.

Retina

The light-sensitive layer of tissue at the back of the inner eye, which converts light into electrical signals sent to the brain via the optic nerve.

Light-Sensitive Film

A type of photographic film that reacts chemically to light exposure, capturing images based on the intensity and quality of light.