In general, when courts hear cases in which the facts are similar to an existing precedent, the courts are expected to apply the principle of
a. original jurisdiction.
b. caveat emptor.
c. adversary rule.
d. stare decisis.
e. writ of certiorari.
D
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A) The legislature passed a law that allowed university governing boards to set their own tuition. B) Inflation C) An increase in professors' salaries D) The rising cost of health care E) Smaller class sizes required hiring more professors.
The 2010 U.S. Supreme Court case that upheld the right of corporations to contribute to political action committees was the
a. Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act. b. Citizens United v. FEC. c. Judicial Campaign Fairness Act. d. Capterton v. A.T. Massey Coal Co. e. Texas Trial Lawyers v. Texas.
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false
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