Although Judges Are Bound to Follow Previous Legal Interpretations, Their

question 8

Multiple Choice

Although judges are bound to follow previous legal interpretations, their political views still matter because:

• A) they often choose to ignore the decisions of other courts.
• B) they represent constituents just as a member of Congress does.
• C) there are often multiple legal justifications for any decision in a case.
• D) many judges later decide to run for political office.
• E) judges want to help their party.

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Definitions:

Arbitration Agreement

A contract in which parties agree to settle a dispute outside of court through the process of arbitration, where an arbitrator's decision can be binding or non-binding.

Arbitrators Bias

A situation where an arbitrator shows partiality or prejudice, affecting their neutrality in dispute resolution.

Federal Arbitration Act

A United States federal statute that provides for the enforcement of arbitration agreements and allows for the resolution of disputes outside the court system.

Continuance

A legal term referring to the postponement of a court proceeding or trial to a later date.