What principle suggests that a court should not overturn a precedent unless it is absolutely necessary?
A. judicial review
B. stare decisis
C. prior restraint
D. judicial privilege
Answer: B
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A) 30?40 percent B) 40?50 percent C)60?70 percent D) 70?80 percent
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a. amicus b. certiorari c. in forma pauperis d. habeas corpus
One of the two fastest growing political action committees (PACs) are the __________ PACs.
A. connected B. leadership C. corporate D. traditional E. independent
What is the relationship between India's central and state governments?
a. a pure unitary system b. a unitary system with a "governor's rule" c. a pure federal system d. a federal system with a "president's rule"