A Court Opinion That a Court Is Bound to Follow

question 35

Multiple Choice

A court opinion that a court is bound to follow when reaching a decision is referred to as:

• A)Mandatory precedent
• B)Persuasive precedent
• C)Stare decisis
• D)Primary authority
• E)All of the above
• F)Answers a,c,and d above

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Definitions:

American Patriots

Colonists of the Thirteen Colonies who rebelled against British control during the American Revolution.

Abuses of Liberty

Refer to situations where the freedom or rights granted to individuals or groups are exploited or misused, often resulting in harm to others or to society as a whole.