The Use of Precedents as Guides to Judicial Decision Making

question 65

Multiple Choice

The use of precedents as guides to judicial decision making ensures that

• A)the lower courts always abide by previous decisions.
• B)ideally, a doctrine of equal treatment under the law will be followed in the courts.
• C)decisions in one case will not be influenced by decisions in other cases.
• D)the law will remain constant and unchanging.

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