American courts adhere to the doctrine of following precedent, which is known as ________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word.


stare decisis

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a. Methadone b. Morphine c. OxyContin d. Codeine

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Nearly ________ of state trial court decisions are affirmed on appeal.

A. 80 percent B. 20 percent C. 60 percent D. 40 percent

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Security at Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) is important. In some cases, IHEs use emergency notification systems to alert faculty, staff and students of any security-related issues. What types of notification systems exist?

What will be an ideal response?

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In January 2005, New York attorney general Eliot Spitzer reported that his office had uncovered evidence of systematic fraud and market manipulation in which of the following industries?

a. Long-distance calling b. Food processing c. Automobile d. Insurance

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