What is the primary reason a judge may go against case precedent?

a. The personal view of the judge is contrary to the decision in the precedent case.
b. The precise issues in the case at hand are distinguishable from issues in prior cases.
c. Prevailing public opinion is contrary to the decision in prior cases.
d. A judge in a common law system would never go against case precedent.


b

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Theorists in the __________ school of thought tend to argue that inequality was produced by colonialism and will persist unless specific steps are taken

a. economic structuralist b. liberal c. realist d. constructivist

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The system under which each branch of government can restrain actions of each other branch is

a. separation of powers. b. checks and balances. c. plural executive. d. directive authority. e. deadwood.

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A __________ is the main researcher who conducts a study funded by a grant

Fill in the blanks with correct word

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The final step in a study is called informed consent

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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