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:

Gender Identity

A person's internal perception and experience of their own gender, which may or may not correspond to their biological sex.

Appearance

The way in which individuals present themselves or are perceived by others, including physical looks, clothing, and grooming.

Genetic Composition

The total makeup of genes in an individual or organism, determining inherited characteristics.

Violence

The use of physical force or power to inflict harm, damage, or violate others, can occur at various levels including personal, community, and institutional.