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Unit 2 – Branches of Government
Topic 2.9
What is the purpose of following precedent in the legal system?
To promote stability, fairness, and the rule of law
To limit the authority of the Supreme Court
To allow courts to make independent decisions in every case
To restrict the power of the judiciary and maintain the status quo
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