Precedent Is When

question 14

Multiple Choice

Precedent is when:

• A) judges use ethical principles to solve current cases
• B) judges ask the jury to solve current cases by following state codes
• C) judges use the U.S. Constitution to solve current cases
• D) judges use decisions from earlier cases for guidance in legal principles to solve cases
• E) judges confer with higher ranking judges to solve current cases

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Definitions:

Withdrawing

The act of pulling back or removing oneself from a situation, engagement, or commitment.

Controlling

The management function that involves monitoring performance, comparing it with goals, and taking corrective action as needed.

Conflict Phase

A stage in a dispute or disagreement where tensions and differences between parties are openly expressed and become more apparent.

Group-Development Process

A methodology involving multiple individuals working collaboratively through stages to develop, plan, and execute a project or solution.