The Doctrine of Stare Decisis States That

question 13

Multiple Choice

The doctrine of stare decisis states that:

• A) the U.S. constitution is the supreme law of the land.
• B) statutes enacted by a higher legislative body prevail over those of lower legislative bodies.
• C) a decision taken by a court determines the fate of similar cases in other courts in future.
• D) administrative agencies may be given the same power to decide cases as courts.

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Definitions:

Regio-

A prefix in chemistry indicating the region or position in a molecule where a reaction takes place, often used in context with selectivity.

Stereochemical Detail

Information regarding the three-dimensional arrangement of atoms or groups within molecules, which can influence physical and chemical properties.

Markovnikov's Rule

A rule in organic chemistry that predicts the regiochemistry of halogen addition to alkenes, where the halogen atom bonds to the more substituted carbon.

Hydrogen Halides

Compounds formed by the reaction of hydrogen with halogen elements, resulting in hydrogen fluoride, hydrogen chloride, hydrogen bromide, and hydrogen iodide.