Topic 1 - Advantages of the System of Judicial Precedent Flashcards
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What is the first advantage of the system of judicial precedent?
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Flexibility (ability to distinguish cases)
2
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What is the second advantage of the system of judicial precedent?
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High quality decisions to be applied in all courts
3
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What is the third advantage of the system of judicial precedent?
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Only very able people can become judges
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What is the fourth advantage of the system of judicial precedent?
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The law is constantly applied, creating certainty that rulings are fair