Compare and Contrast the Principles of Stare Decisis and Precedent

question 18

Essay

Compare and contrast the principles of stare decisis and precedent. Provide examples of the various choices a higher court can make (they can overrule a prior decision, reverse a decision, etc.) in relation to these concepts when a case comes before them.

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Definitions:

Biofeedback

A technique that teaches individuals to control physiological processes such as heart rate and muscle tension by monitoring the processes with instruments.

Forehead Muscles

Forehead muscles, primarily the frontalis muscle, are responsible for the movement of the forehead and eyebrows, playing a critical role in facial expressions.

Blood Pressure

The pressure of circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels, often measured for diagnosis because high or low blood pressure can be indicative of health issues.

Neurotransmitters

Chemical messengers that transmit signals across a chemical synapse, from one neuron to another target neuron.