The principle of stare decisis, a Latin phrase that means "let the decision stand," is the basis of the modern legal concept of
A. code law.
B. jury trials.
C. the primacy of common law.
D. precedent.
E. judicial statute.
Answer: D
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A. the food you eat. B. the schools most children attend. C. the sales tax you pay on purchases. D. the distribution of the assets of the deceased. E. All of these are correct.
Which theory argues that special interest groups have essentially become sovereign, and the government is merely their servant?
a. pluralism b. hyperpluralism c. balance of power d. bureaucratism
Which of the following statements is true of the privacy issues that are centered on sexual conduct?
A. The state, according to the Supreme Court, can prevent couples from using contraceptive devices. B. The state, according to the Supreme Court, can prevent abortions in the first trimester of pregnancy. C. State regulations authorize women to use abortion services without the consent of their spouses after the first trimester of pregnancy. D. State regulations make it difficult for women to use abortion services without waiting up to 72 hours and receiving "family counseling."
Ejectment is used to recover possession of land and damages for the unlawful retention of possession
Indicate whether the statement is true or false