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Unit 2 – Branches of Government
Topic 2.8
What role does precedent play in Supreme Court decisions?
It guides interpretations of law or constitutionality based on past rulings.
It determines which cases are accepted for review.
It regulates courtroom procedures and decorum during oral arguments
It dictates how each justice must vote on any given case.
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