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Unit 2 – Branches of Government
Topic 2.9
What does the principle of stare decisis refer to in the legal system?
The principle that courts should follow precedents set by earlier, similar cases
The act of a higher court overturning a previous legal decision made by a lower court
The process by which the President of the United States nominates individuals to fill federal court vacancies
A set of beliefs, values, and principles that shape an individual's perspective and decision-making
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