Prior Court Decisions That Apply to a Given Case Are

question 79

Multiple Choice

Prior court decisions that apply to a given case are also known as

• A)standards.
• B)legal precedents.
• C)touchmarks.
• D)bench rulings.
• E)briefs.

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Definitions:

Hegemonic Ways

Practices or methods linked to the dominance of one social group over others, often maintained through cultural, ideological, or economic influence.

Sociology

The systematic study of human groups and their interactions.

Gramsci

An Italian Marxist philosopher and communist politician, Antonio Gramsci contributed significantly to political theory, especially in the areas of cultural hegemony and the state's role in preserving class structures.

Organized State Power

This concept involves the mechanisms, institutions, and structures through which a state enforces its regulations and achieves governance, highlighting the systematic arrangement of authority.