Precedent,while Not an Absolute Constraint on the Courts,is Needed to

question 18

Multiple Choice

Precedent,while not an absolute constraint on the courts,is needed to

• A)preserve the courts as a counter majoritarian institution.
• B)maintain legal consistency over time,so confusion and uncertainty about the law can be avoided.
• C)check the president in the area of public law.
• D)balance the policy making authority of Congress.
• E)check the president in the area of foreign policy.

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Definitions:

Omission or Commission

Actions of neglecting something that should be done (omission) or doing something that should not be done (commission), often leading to varying results or consequences.

Immediate Investigation

The prompt examination or inquiry into a situation or issue to swiftly gather facts or evidence.

Tallman Lettering

The practice of using mixed case letters to help distinguish look-alike, sound-alike drugs to reduce medication errors.

Medication Errors

Mistakes in prescribing, dispensing, or administering medication that can lead to harmful effects.