When Judges Use Previous Judicial Rulings to Guide Their Decisions

question 28

Multiple Choice

When judges use previous judicial rulings to guide their decisions, they are employing the doctrine of

• A)ipso facto.
• B)judicial federalism.
• C)stare decisis.
• D)judicial activism.

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Definitions:

Explicit Memory

Retention of facts and experiences that we can consciously know and “declare.” (Also called declarative memory.)

Conscious Memory

memory that involves the awareness of remembering and which can typically be verbalized.

First President

Refers to George Washington, the inaugural President of the United States, serving from 1789 to 1797.

Explicit Memories

Memories that can be consciously recalled, such as facts and events.