The Principle of Stare Decisis Reflects the Judicial System's Preference

question 19

Multiple Choice

The principle of stare decisis reflects the judicial system's preference for maintaining stability in the law by

• A)changing the law in accordance with legislative trends.
• B)modifying the law based on political pressures.
• C)abiding by settled principles whenever possible.
• D)none of the above

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Definitions:

Chromosomes

Thread-like structures located inside the nucleus of animal and plant cells, made of protein and a single molecule of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA).

Axons

Long, slender projections of nerve cells that transmit electrical impulses away from the neuron's body.

Dendrites

Extensions of a neuron that receive signals from other neurons and transmit them towards the cell body.

Neurons

Nerve cells that are the basic building blocks of the nervous system, responsible for transmitting information throughout the body.