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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