In a common law system, the doctrine of stare decisis directs judges to
A.) decide cases based upon their system of personal beliefs
B.) apply the rulings of previously decided cases in order to decide similar cases
C.) decide cases with the intent to change existing laws
D.) apply the will of public sentiment to decide cases
Ans: B.) apply the rulings of previously decided cases in order to decide similar cases
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A) constructive feminism. B) difference feminism. C) equality feminism. D) liberal feminism. E) realistic feminism.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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A) revolutions B) dictatorships C) government legitimacy D) violence and upheaval
Paradoxically, the Progressive Era left the Republican Party and the Democratic Party ______.
A. organizationally much stronger but in a much weaker electoral position B. under a cloud of suspicion regarding corruption of the presidential election of 1864 C. as third parties; Whig and Bull Moose became the two major parties until the Great Depression D. organizationally weaker but more entrenched than ever in the political system