The Doctrine of ________ Requires Courts to Follow Authoritative Prior

question 38

Multiple Choice

The doctrine of ________ requires courts to follow authoritative prior decisions when ruling on a case.

• A)stare decisis
• B)habeas corpus
• C)ex post facto
• D)a priori

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Definitions:

Microscopic Characteristics

Features or properties of organisms or substances that are too small to be seen with the naked eye and require a microscope to be observed.

Widow's Peak

A V-shaped point on the human forehead hairline due to a specific genetic trait.

Straight Hairline

A form of hairline where the hair grows in a straight line across the forehead.

Recessive

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