Precedent is central to the functioning of the court system. Explain how precedent is applied when used by state supreme courts, circuit courts of appeals, and the U.S. Supreme Court. Also explain why precedent is so important to the operation of the courts.

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U.S. Supreme Court decisions set precedent for all other courts, state supreme courts set precedent for all other courts in that state, and circuit courts of appeals establish precedent within their jurisdictions.

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A. ?Nancy Hazel Doss B. ?Terri Rachals C. ?Genene Jones D. ?Christine Falling

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Identify the four primary actors in the plea bargaining process. Compare the power differential between these actors.

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