The Ability of Judges to Decide Cases as They Think

question 27

Multiple Choice

The ability of judges to decide cases as they think appropriate, regardless of what politically powerful officials or institutions desire is called

• A)judicial accountability
• B)vertical accountability
• C)judicial independence
• D)stare decisis

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Definitions:

Time Inconsistency

A situation where a person's preferences change over time, leading to decisions that might contradict earlier plans or promises.

Self-Control Problems

Challenges individuals face in resisting short-term temptations in order to achieve long-term goals, often leading to decisions that are not in their best interest.

Dictator Game

A behavioral economics experiment that tests how fairly individuals allocate resources when one person (the "dictator") has complete control over the distribution.

Economic Behavior

Involves the choices that individuals, businesses, and governments make to allocate resources and their impacts on the market.