Which of the following statements is TRUE?
a. Precedent setting opinions are always applied retrospectively.
b. Precedent setting opinions are always applied prospectively.
c. Prospective effect means that the decision controls the legal consequences of causes of action arising before the announcement of the decision.
d. Courts must decide whether a precedent will apply retrospectively or prospectively on a case-by-case basis by examining certain factors.
D
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A. states' rights political culture. B. traditionalistic political culture. C. individualistic political culture. D. moralistic political culture.
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a. legislative courts b. federal district courts c. federal courts of appeal d. U.S. Supreme Court