Chapter 2.9 Flashcards
How has the Supreme Court's use of judicial review in conjunction with life tenure led to debates about the legitimacy of the court?
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Precedent
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Ruling that establishes a legal principle.
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Stare Decusus
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“Let the decision stand.”
3
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Binding Precedent
A
If a similar case is given to a previous one, the ruling must be followed.
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Persuasive Precedent
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Basing decisions on rulings from previous cases.
