Stare Decisis Refers to the

question 17

Multiple Choice

Stare decisis refers to the

• A) legal doctrine that judges are bound to follow precedent in deciding similar cases
• B) law put in place by an executive order
• C) plea of "no contest" in a criminal proceeding
• D) process of a bill becoming a law

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Definitions:

Coincidence

The occurrence of two or more events at the same time by chance, without any apparent causal connection.

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

A psychiatric disorder that can occur in people who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event.

Flashback

The sudden and intense re-experiencing of past experiences or traumas, often seen in PTSD.